[SOLD-OUT] Dominique Piron Beaujolais-Villages 2018

THE PIRON FAMILY HAS BEEN PRODUCING BEAUJOLAIS FOR ALMOST 140 YEARS. A STUNNING AND IMMENSELY QUAFFABLE GAMAY FOR ANY OCCASION!  

 

"They seem to have had a string of good vintages in Beaujolais, and I think I like the playful and fruity 2018s quite a lot. Fresh, raspberry and cherry, floral perfume. It’s light and juicy, but sports a bit of ‘mineral’ stuff and fine dusty tannin to keep it on the straight and narrow. Finish is fresh. It’s easy to like." - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

"The vines for Piron's Beaujolais-Villages surround the crus on the hills of the northern half of Beaujolais. They mostly have an east-facing exposition and have sandy granitic soils comprising small stones that store the sun's heat and then release it gently during the night. This helps conserve the natural freshness of the fruit. These vines at 50 years old on average. 100% Gamay grapes are harvested by hand, selected on a sorting table, and given a very gentle, partial destemming before semi-carbonic fermentation takes place in cement and stainless steel. The fermentation never lasts longer than 8-10 days in order to preserve freshness." - Cellarhand

 

Country:

France

Region:

France- Beaujolais

Variety:

Wine Red - Gamay

Size:

750mL