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    Hospices de Beaujeu Bourgogne Gamay

    2019
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    History

    Now owned by Beaujeu Hospital, the Hospices wine estate evolved slowly over the centuries, thanks to legacies from more than 250 benefactors from 1240 to the present day. The Maison François Martenot intends to return this historic estate to its former glory and promote the four reserves bearing the names of major donors.

    Bourgogne Gamay

    Grape variety

    Gamay

    Origin

    The grapes come from the Beaujolais region.

    Soil

    The soil is granitic with shale and clay veins.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats, during 3 weeks: Cold-maceration approximately 8°C. Cap-punching and pumping over for the extraction of colour and structure. Fermentation with temperature peak at 30°C. Post-fermented maceration at 25°C. Maturation in barrels (30%) and vats (70%) for 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 25% of new oak.

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    Bourgogne Gamay

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Bright red colour, with purple reflections.

    Nose

    Beautiful expression of Gamay, with fruity notes of gooseberries, exotic fruits, peony and black pepper.

    Palate

    We find this delicacy in the mouth, with soft tannins, ripe fruit aromas and a lot of generosity in the finish.

    Recommendations

    Excellent on grilled meats or in sauce such as coq au vin, lamb blanquette or beef stroganoff.

    Serving

    14-15°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 years.

    2019

    EXCEPTIONAL YEAR. GOOD CONCENTRATION, GREAT AGEING POTENTIAL

    The winter was somewhat mild, with temperatures above average in December and February.
    The clement temperatures in March allowed the vine to develop well, but the spring frosts put the brakes on.
    Therefore, the most advanced plots reached the stage of mid bud-break in the first days of April. It took at least two weeks for the tardiest plots to catch up.
    The vegetative cycle then resumed thanks to a very warm spring. These temperatures rose to heatwave level in July, giving way to quite a cool start to August.
    The end of August and the beginning of September were fair and the grapes ripened at a steady rate.

     
    Bud break: beginning of April
    Flowering: beginning of June
    Veraison: mid-August


    Start of the grape harvest at the end of August until mid-October in certain regions. Settled, fair weather throughout the entire period.


    White wines: clean, great aromatic purity and remarkable balance. Very rich in the mouth.
    Red wines: ruby coloured, elegant with supple tannins and pleasant freshness. Wonderfully more-ish

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