93 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "A very youthful Fleurie with an enticing combination of red berry and floral aromas in the nose. Although barely medium-bodied this has a wonderful interplay of restrained ripeness, gentle tannins and mineral acidity. A touch of ripe citrus adds complexity at the crescendo finish. 35-year-old vines growing on pink granite. From biodynamically grown grapes. Bottled unfiltered with minimal sulphur addition. Drink or hold. (4/4/23)"
Importer notes: "This exotic beauty is perhaps the most understated and rustic in Jean-Louis' range. Like all the wines made by Jean-Louis, this wine finds a striking level of purity and focus after some time in the glass. It is the only wine in the range that spends time in old large foudre in addition to concrete. This elevage slowly softens the piercing aromas into a wine that has a little more rustic and sauvage (but clean!) character than the rest of the wines. It is a beauty and is always underrated in this line of brilliantly expressive wines. Jean-Louis uses different levels of Sulfur in his cuvées and this wine sees a single addition of 10 parts per million SO2 one month before bottling. All of Jean-Louis’ wines are made with whole clusters, zero extraction and natural fermentations. They are made from a combination of nearly perfect farming and zen-like observation. The elevage of this wine is 40% in foudre and 60% in futs de chene (barrel.)"
WHWC Staff Notes: "Light ruby color. The nose displays a lovely amalgam of red fruits and whole-bunch-derived florals. Light-to-medium bodied, the flavors range from red fruits to savory herbs with a hint of blood orange. Refreshing and quaffable, it could probably age a few years, but I wouldn't bother, as it's so delicious now." -David Russell, 2/22/2023
Importer notes: "This exotic beauty is perhaps the most understated and rustic in Jean-Louis' range. Like all the wines made by Jean-Louis, this wine finds a striking level of purity and focus after some time in the glass. It is the only wine in the range that spends time in old large foudre in addition to concrete. This elevage slowly softens the piercing aromas into a wine that has a little more rustic and sauvage (but clean!) character than the rest of the wines. It is a beauty and is always underrated in this line of brilliantly expressive wines. Jean-Louis uses different levels of Sulfur in his cuvées and this wine sees a single addition of 10 parts per million SO2 one month before bottling. All of Jean-Louis’ wines are made with whole clusters, zero extraction and natural fermentations. They are made from a combination of nearly perfect farming and zen-like observation. The elevage of this wine is 40% in foudre and 60% in futs de chene (barrel.)"
WHWC Staff Notes: "Light ruby color. The nose displays a lovely amalgam of red fruits and whole-bunch-derived florals. Light-to-medium bodied, the flavors range from red fruits to savory herbs with a hint of blood orange. Refreshing and quaffable, it could probably age a few years, but I wouldn't bother, as it's so delicious now." -David Russell, 2/22/2023
| Product SKU | 343750 |
| Producer | grand' cour (dutraive) |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Varietal | Gamay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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