2022 Jean-Louis Dutraive Domaine De La Grand'Cour, Fleurie 'Champagne' 1.5L Magnum, Beaujolais, France
$135.00
ORGANIC: Certified
VINEYARD:Just below the Clos is the historic, 1.5 hectares terroir known as Champagne, containing the oldest, lowest yielding vines in the Dutraive arsenal (70-100 years old).
SOIL: Very thin layrer of sandy topsoil (a dusting) before hitting granite.
VITICULTURE:No herbacides or pesticides, organically farmed.
VINIFICATION:Traditional vinification in concrete without sulfur and with natural yeast at very low temperatures. Carbonic maceration and little or no filtering. Jean-Louis' motto in the cellar is minimal intervention and maximum surveillance."
Specs
- Country France
- Region Beaujolais
- Appellation Fleurie
- Style Red Wine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Meaty Fish, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Icon, Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress, Big Power

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