2021 Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes, France

2021 Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes, France

$24.99

From one of the most precocious Bojo Villages sectors, which is among the first to be harvested in the region. Vines are 45+ years old and are densely planted so challenging to work.

SOIL: Sandy, shallow topsoil on granite

VITICULTURE: Certified (organic), in biodynamic conversion

VINIFICATION: Grapes are chilled for 1 day, then into tank for carbonic maceration/fermentation for 12-14 days with indigenous yeasts.

AGINGAged 5-6 months in tank, no fining, and no filtration (except the last 10% of the tank). 10-15 mg SO2 at bottling.

-Importer's Note

 

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