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Domaine de la Pirolette

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Domain de la Pirolette
From the top of the hill, facing the church of the famous Beaujolais village of Saint-Amourthe domaine de la Pirolette is writing its own history. Taken over in 2013 by former cooperage saleswoman Virginie Barbet and her husband Grégory, along with a group of co-owners, the estate is now one of the appellation's leading references. Housed in a building dating back to 1600, the Domaine de La Pirolette owes its name to a pretty white flower: the Pirole. Established on a 15-hectare vineyard, with plots on different terroirs, stony soils of sandstone and bluestone, clay and deep, weathered pink granite, the lieux-dit Le Carjot, La Poulette and La Pirolette are highlighted and make up the estate's range. 

Here, the Gamay grape is king, vinified in whole bunches as is the Beaujolais tradition, but also with de-stemming in the Burgundy tradition. Domaine de La Pirolette wines are obtained by gentle extraction to preserve the terroir's character. This ancestral technique is known as "chapeau grillé": a wooden grid keeps the "chapeau" (solid parts of the grape) immersed, with all possible options for pumping-over and delestage. The fermenting room is traditional, in concrete, with ovoid vats for maturing the La Poulette cuvée. 

The wines of La Pirolette are elegant, full of energy, and should evolve further to reach the top of the Saint-Amour appellation! An estate to follow very, very closely...

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Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour Le Carjot 2022

93/100 James Suckling

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Médaille d'Or Concours de Mâcon

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Médaille d'Argent Concours Paris

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"An irresistible plot-based cru with incredible potential!"

"A generous red with a nose of chocolate, black cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry coulis. Rich and juicy, with full body and ripe tannins. Concentrated Saint-Amour. (James Suckling 2024).

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour La Poulette 2021

93/100 James Suckling

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"Aged in concrete eggs for incredible tannin purity and finesse!"

"Exceptional ripeness and elegance, for the 2021 vintage, make this young Saint-Amour stand out. But the beautiful base of fine tannins, wrapped in ripe raspberry, is also very impressive. A long, velvety finish". (James Suckling 2023).

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint Amour 2022

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4/5 (1 reviews)

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Médaille d'Or Concours International du Gamay

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91/100 James Suckling

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"What love this red cuvée with its pretty raspberry notes!"

"Juicy red with notes of raspberry, bark, orange and redcurrant. It's medium-bodied, with medium-firm tannins that melt into the berries." (James Suckling 2024

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint Amour 2020

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4.1/5 (11 reviews)

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1*Étoile Hachette

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90/100 Wine Enthusiast

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"A solar vintage!

" A beautiful, serious Saint-Amour. Not only the depth of the blackberry, but also a tasty, delicate hint of the fruit and just a hint of old balsamic vinegar make this wine very expressive. Rich and fleshy, but also elegant, thanks to the fine tannins and mineral acidity that also enliven the long, vibrant finish." (James Suckling - 2022)

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour Le Carjot 2019

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4/5 (1 reviews)

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90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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"Highly concentrated blackcurrant, blueberry and black cherry combine with delicate wet earth notes and extraordinary freshness for 14.5% alcohol. Breathtaking minerality emerges on the very long finish." (James Suckling 2022). An irresistible cru parcel with incredible potential!

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour La Poulette 2020

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4/5 (2 reviews)

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89/100 RVF

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"The wonderful black raspberry nose draws you inexorably into this deep, concentrated yet lively wine with tons of fine tannins and great mineral freshness on the imposing finish." (James Suckling 2022). Rewarding work for this plot-based Beaujolais cru aged 16 months in concrete eggs, delivering incredible purity of tannin and finesse.

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour La Poulette 2018

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3.4/5 (7 reviews)

94/100 James Suckling

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16,5/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

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93/100 Tim Atkin

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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"Saint-Amour Ambassador

" A clear success in a delicate, fragrant style. Saint-Amour finds here a worthy ambassador. A lovely wine". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve). Rewarding work for this plot-based Beaujolais cru aged in concrete eggs, which delivers incredible purity of tannin and finesse.

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint-Amour Le Carjot 2018

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5/5 (1 reviews)

15/20 Coup de Cœur RVF

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93/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Tim Atkin

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"This single parcel wine was partially aged in wood for 16 months. This brought spice to the fragrant fruit and rich tannins, giving the wine plenty of cellaring potential. The finish shows the wine's youth, with licorice notes that soften as it matures. Drink from 2021. (Wine Enthusiast 2020). An irresistible plot-based cru with incredible potential!

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint Amour 2019

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3.9/5 (11 reviews)

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92/100 Wine Enthusiast

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"Sumptuous gamay!"

"Tons of blackberry and black cherry here, filling the full, creamy body of this sumptuous Gamay, the lively acidity and healthy tannins keep the balance on track. Enjoy or keep." (James Suckling - 2021). A success once again for this Saint Amour 2019 edition! This cuvée proves accomplished, offering a lovely juice full of strawberry flavors and ripe acidity.

Domaine de la Pirolette - Le Carjot 2017

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4.1/5 (8 reviews)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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90/100 Robert Parker

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16-17/20 RVF

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93/100 Wine Enthusiast

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Médaille d'Or Gilbert & Gaillard

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17/20 Beaujolais Aujourd'hui

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"This single parcel wine was partially aged in wood for 16 months. This brought spice to the fragrant fruit and rich tannins, giving the wine plenty of cellaring potential. The finish shows the wine's youth, with licorice notes that soften as it matures. Drink from 2021. (Wine Enthusiast 2020). An irresistible plot-based cru with incredible potential!

Domaine de la Pirolette - La Poulette 2017

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4/5 (7 reviews)

16/20 RVF

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Médaille d'Or Gilbert & Gaillard

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"A Poulette with class!"

"This black velvet distills aromas of marmot cherry. Aged 16 months in concrete eggs, the fruit is as bright as a rough diamond. The cellar will polish it." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 - RVF) A Poulette with class!

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint Amour 2018

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3.6/5 (36 reviews)

92/100 Wine Enthusiast

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14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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16/20 RVF

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Cité Hachette

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"An accomplished vintage!

"Right from the nose, one senses great mastery and the desire to deliver a racy wine: it's precise, subtle, making one salivate with black fruit pulp, elegant vegetal and a fine toasted reduction. The palate is racy, built around a dense, rich body. The tannin is meticulous. A fine saline finish with a hint of red fruit". (La Revue du Vin de France - June-July 2020). A success once again for this Saint Amour 2018 edition! Ranked by Wine Enthusiast among the 100 best wines in the 2017 vintage, this cuvée proves accomplished here, offering a lovely juice full of strawberry flavors and ripe acidity.

Domaine de la Pirolette - La Poulette 2016

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4/5 (2 reviews)

17/20 RVF

"Aged in concrete eggs for sixteen months, it offers the frankness of clean, pure fruit. The fresh terroir of pink granite reveals a finish with typical substance. Good now, and for a long time to come." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A round, rich cuvée full of energy!

Domaine de la Pirolette - Le Carjot 2016

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4.3/5 (3 reviews)

17/20 RVF

"The volcanic character of the bluestone appears in this cuvée in an eruptive form, rich with the warmth of the soil and the vintage. Its precise finish offers a length made for the table." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A well-structured cuvée to keep!

Domaine de la Pirolette - Saint Amour 2017

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4.1/5 (8 reviews)

93/100 Wine Enthusiast

"This 15-hectare vineyard, one of the largest in the cru, is located on the hillside of Saint-Amour, near the village church. It produces a juicy wine, full of strawberry flavors and ripe acidity. Fragrant and textured, this wine will develop, given time. Drink from 2020." (Wine Enthusiast 2019) Gourmet pleasure!