Jean-Claude Lapalu - Eau Forte 2021
Beaujolais
Red
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A mid-range cuvée, Eau Forte is also one of Jean-Claude Lapalu's latest creations. Slightly pearly on opening, this wine, extracted from vines that produce a lot of juice, expresses pure fruit, dense juice and structure. A refreshing, complex cuvée of character that flows naturally.
Features
Estate
Jean-Claude Lapalu
Cuvée
Eau Forte
Vintage
2021
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Granite
Viticulture
Certified organic grapes (but no logo on label)
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Grapes that yield juice, which is preserved by chilling naturally in the winery, vatting at 12-13 degrees, racking.
Breeding
7-8 months in barrel
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Intense and deep, with notes of red fruit and spices.
Mouth
A very fine juice, slightly pearly, dense, with good length.
Serve
At 15-17°C, can be stored and used for 2 to 3 days after opening.
Open
1h in advance to avoid pearliness and decant. Shake the bottle if necessary to remove carbon dioxide, which preserves the wine and reduces the dose of sulfites.
Drink before
2027
Guard
0 to 5 years
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with mountain ham, spicy minced meat ravioli, calf's head cheese, etc.
Jean-Claude Lapalu
Vin de France
Expert opinion
James Suckling
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Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
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Note and review by M. ERWAN H. Published on 28/01/2024
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