Dominique Piron - Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié Fructus Agapè 2022
Beaujolais
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
Fructus Agapè, also known as "Unconditional Love of Fruit", is a marvel of pure fruit from Lantignié, a terroir with all the characteristics of a cru.
Features
Estate
Maison Piron
Cuvée
Fructus Agapè
Vintage
2022
Designation
Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Quartz granitic soils and volcanic bluestone facing south-east, commune of Lantignié
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
12-day maceration, including 4 days of cold maceration after destemming
Breeding
In concrete tanks
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet
Nose
Expressive aromas of red fruits and flowers
Mouth
Supple, fresh and fragrant
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Apogée
2025
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pancetta, spinach and goat cheese puff pastry, raspberry crumble...
Maison Piron
Beaujolais
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 90/100 (Vintage 2020)
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
A leading figure in Beaujolais in general and Morgon in particular, Dominique Piron, now joined by his partner Julien Révillon, is developing a solid range of Beaujolais crus. Over 100 hectares, seven crus are represented, with a logical majority of Morgons. With a refined style and expressive nose, while retaining the stylistic signature of their origins, the domaine's wines are all successful.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (guide 2023) 1*Star (Vintage 2020) (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Heir to 14 generations of winegrowers, Dominique Piron handed over the reins of the family estate in 2020 to Julien Revillon, his partner since 2013. The latter is now in charge of some 50 hectares of vines, divided between his own vineyards and grape purchases for the négoce.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Julien Revillon, aided by his talented oenologist Pierre Meunier, continues Dominique Piron's work with consistency and brio. The duo is aided by vineyard manager Thibaud Lemaître, which has become necessary to oversee a 90-hectare estate. Their joint efforts have improved the quality of the grapes, and the parcel-by-parcel selection process is beginning to bear fruit. We've been won over by the consistency of the range and its cornerstones: spontaneity of fruit, delicacy and precise definition of each cru.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated (guide 2022) 92/100 (Vintage 2020)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 25/04/2024
Circumspect about Fructus Agapé, which has received rave reviews from a number of experts. The clean, straightforward grip continues on the palate, with the ultra-fruity juiciness of a fine, airy material that glides over a lively, so frankly acidic framework that it could appear somewhat excessive. So much so, in fact, that it overwhelms the slightly spicy finish, which quickly collapses on firm tannins. A cheerful presentation. Not really easy to place, this glouglou cuvée should be reserved for everyday recipes, such as burrata-bog ham-parmesan bruschetta or eggplant lasagne, after the necessary lengthy aeration. Score = 3.3.
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 05/08/2024
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Note and review by M. DENIS B. Published on 10/01/2024
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