The tannins are mellowed by aging, and the wine is ready to drink. Flavors of blueberries, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, and minerality. Semi-carbonic fermentation in a temperature-controlled environment. The first racking is done before the MLF. Cuvaison is done for 18 days to ferment the pulp, skins, and juice. 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 Association 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 soil, they practice cultivation with minimal use of pesticides. We have also stocked a limited number of bottles of Gilles' top cuvées, which are only produced in good years. These have great ageing potential, and are sometimes so high-quality that they are reminiscent of Pinot Noir from famous appellations!
Please try this high quality Gamay.