A rich style with a sense of concentration and extract. Ripe blackberry, mulberry, peony and chocolate flavours. Semi-carbonic fermentation in a temperature controlled environment. First racking before MLF.
Cuvaison is carried out for 18 days, during which the flesh, skins and juice are fermented. The wine is then aged in demi-muids (large wooden barrels) for 22 months. The Domaine is led by Gilles Juran, who holds important positions in the Beaujolais Crus Union and the Beaujolais Wine Committee, and his wife Magali. The Domaine's name comes from the plot of land, Clos des Nugues, purchased by the previous owner, Gerard, in 1976. The average age of the vines is now 45 years, and the planting area is 35.3 hectares. Some of the vines are over 100 years old. In 2018, the Domaine was also certified HVE (Highly Environmentally Friendly). In order to improve the environment of the vines and the soil, the use of pesticides is kept to a minimum. A limited number of bottles of Gilles' top cuvées, which are only produced in good years, are also available. These wines have the potential to age, and are sometimes so high-quality that they are reminiscent of Pinot Noir from famous appellations!
Please try this high quality Gamay.