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    Hospices de Beaujeu Brouilly

    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.

    Brouilly

    Grape variety

    Gamay

    Origin

    Vineyards located in the centre of Beaujolais.

    Soil

    Clay-chalky and granite.

    Vinification

    Traditional. Grape harvest. The grapes are fermented for 8 - 10 days in open tanks, then pressed. The wine is rapidly racked, filtered and bottled to preserve all the rich aromas.

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    Brouilly

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Refined robe, glistening and deep, ruby red.

    Nose

    Rich and powerful fruity aroma, with a prevalence of fruit with stones.

    Palate

    Ample, offering a fine combination of constrasts : virosity and freshness. It tannic body has very interesting potential.

    Recommendations

    Serve with vintners' salad, pork with dried prunes, blackcurrants tarts.

    Serving

    12 - 14°C

    Cellar potential

    1 - 3 years

    2019

    Atypical Climatic Conditions and Gourmand Wines

    The 2019 vintage in Beaujolais was marked by atypical climatic conditions, with a mild winter followed by a cool and wet spring, then a hot and dry summer. After early budbreak in late March thanks to mild temperatures, a cold snap and abundant rains in April and May slowed the vegetative cycle, delaying flowering by about two weeks compared to 2018.

    The summer was then hot and dry, with several heatwaves exceeding 35°C in July and August. This summer drought caused slight water stress, concentrating the grapes but limiting yields. The harvest began around September 10 in early sectors, one week later than the previous year, and ended around September 23-24 with quantities generally in the average, even slightly exceeding forecasts for some winemakers.

    Red Wines

    The 2019 Beaujolais red wines show beautiful concentration, silky tannins, and good acidity bringing freshness and tension. The Beaujolais Nouveaux 2019 delighted with their gourmand fruitiness and drinkability, helping to clear the remaining stocks from the small 2018 harvest. This vintage should contribute to continuing the positive dynamic of Beaujolais among consumers.


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