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    Domaine du Chapitre Beaujolais-Villages

    2020
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    History

    The beautiful 35-hectare estate in the village of La Chapelle de Guinchay includes Beaujolais Crus (Morgon, Fleurie and Saint-Amour), Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages, Bourgogne Chardonnay and Mâcon-Villages.

    Beaujolais-Villages

    Grape variety

    Gamay

    Origin

    The Beaujolais region is between Mâcon and Lyon, on the right bank of the River Saône. This appellation is cultivated from three production areas surrounding the 12 Crus of Beaujolais. The plot is located on a plateau, which gives early maturity.

    Soil

    The soil is granitic with shale and clay veins.

    Vinification

    Harvest by hand. The vinification is obtained using traditional method of thermo-regulated stainless steel. Once the wine is produced it is then aged in stainless steel tanks between 6 to 10 months before bottling.

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    Beaujolais-Villages

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Bright red color with purple tints.

    Nose

    Beautiful aromas of red fruits like raspberry and currants.

    Palate

    The palate is generous with a flexible structure and a final acidity that gives crunch and lightness. A fun wine to share!

    Recommendations

    Excellent with grilled meat, meat with sauce (such as Coq au vin, lamb stew or beef Stroganoff...), meat terrine or cold meat. Soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie...) and Goat cheeses.

    Serving

    14°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 years.

    2020

    A Year of Challenges and Great Wines

    The Beaujolais vineyard experienced extreme and contrasting weather conditions in 2020, with periods of intense heat and significant rainfall deficits. The harvest began on August 20 in the early-ripening areas. The grapes had reached optimal maturity, and under the influence of the heat, their sugar concentration increased, with some parcels showing signs of shriveling. The harvest continued until September 5 in the higher-altitude areas.

    Red Wines

    The first 2020 wines from Beaujolais are promising: colorful, fruity, and very ripe, suggesting an excellent vintage. The reds are particularly supple, concentrated, and exhibit soft tannins, characterizing a year where quality prevailed despite challenging climatic conditions.



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