Jean-Claude Lapalu - Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes 2022
Beaujolais
Red
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
This Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes comes from vines planted high up on sandy, granitic, mid-slope soil, favoring rapid ripening - certainly the earliest ripening area in Beaujolais. Vinification using whole bunches of grapes takes on its full meaning, so that this cuvée expresses the fruit and complexity of the small corner of this land on which it grew.
Features
Estate
Jean-Claude Lapalu
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2022
Designation
Beaujolais-Villages
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
High vines on sandy and granitic soils at mid-slope for rapid ripening, certainly the earliest sector in Beaujolais.
Viticulture
Certified organic grapes grown and purchased on the estate
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Whole bunches, vines from 50 to 80 years old vinified in two vats, carbonic maceration for fruitiness and freshness, the age of the vines gives power, not a 100% house blend (with some purchased organic grapes), only 10mg of sulphur at bottling.
Breeding
6 to 7 months on fine lees in vats
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Attractive nose of fresh red berries and black cherries
Mouth
The whole gives this wine an impression of strength and suppleness, freshness, beautiful fluidity, it's suave.
Serve
AT 15°C
Open
1 hour in advance to avoid pearlescence (shake bottle if necessary).
Drink before
2026
Guard
0 to 3 years
Food and wine pairing
Pair with country terrine, charcuterie, brioche sausage, lasagne bolognaise...
Jean-Claude Lapalu
Beaujolais
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 92/100 (Vintage 2021)
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY G. Published on 24/01/2024
A surprise...blown away by this wine's elegance, vibrant fruit and fantastic balance. Great ageing potential. Incredible wine at this price, it's surprising. 5/5
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 05/08/2024
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