Paul Janin et Fils - Beaujolais Villages Argiles 2018

Name: Paul Janin et Fils - Beaujolais Villages Argiles 2018
Brand: Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Rating: 3.5 (10 reviews)

Beaujolais-Villages|White wine

Beaujolais

White

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3.5/5 (10 customers)

chardonnay

white flowers

This white Beaujolais-Villages opens with an expressive nose of white fruit and white flowers, with a hint of honey. The palate is marked by the same aromas, offering roundness and velvetiness with just the right amount of tension. A rich, mineral wine, delicious!

Features

Estate

Domaine Paul Janin et Fils

Cuvée

Argiles

Vintage

2018

Designation

Beaujolais-Villages

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

Clay-loam soils

Viticulture

HVE 3 certified

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation in 228-litre barrels over 8 years old, malolactic fermentation at 45%.

Breeding

10 to 11 months in barrel on fine lees

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Light gold dress

Nose

Very expressive, revealing aromas of white fruits and white flowers with a hint of honey.

Mouth

Rich and mineral, round and velvety

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with charcuterie, white meats, cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2021 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Since 1937, domaine Paul Janin et fils has been producing moulin-à-vent and beaujolais-villages reds and whites. Eric Janin, the current owner, represents the fourth generation. He has inherited a succession of investments that have made the domaine such a success. In 1937, his grandfather bought the famous Tremblay vineyard, and in 1967, his father acquired what is today the estate's flagship cuvée: the century-old Greneriers vines. Éric Janin is also the father of young Perrine, who is studying oenology, and in turn continues to invest in the long-term future of the estate. In particular, this involves massal selections to gradually renew his stock of old vines. Difficult years are piling up for the cru, and Éric Janin has not escaped the violent hailstorms that have devastated the vineyards over the last three years. In order to preserve what has built the estate's reputation, the range is now completed by purchases from the negociants. Of a more classic standing, these wines are of good quality. As for the estate's stars, they suffer from low quantities but do not disappoint in terms of quality. In 2018, vignes-du-tremblay and greneriers are magnificent successes.

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

The location and age of the vines aren't everything. It takes the good farming sense and analytical finesse of Éric Janin to produce great Gamays, concentrated and fresh. Since his first harvest in 1983, Éric Janin has maintained a winemaking style that brings out the best in climates located mainly in the Moulin-à-Vent cru. Some vines, such as Les Greneriers, have survived both world wars. In 2017, Éric Janin set up a trading business with partner winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages complete his range.

James Suckling

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Andreas Larsson

Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.5/5

on 10 reviews