Grape / Blend
Gamay
Origin
Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Winemaker Notes
Marc-Antonin describes this wine as “linear with a straight structure.” Northwest-facing vines bring tension to the wine while the meager soil provides a mineral backbone. The wine shows aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits such as strawberries and cherries, while a percentage of whole clusters add to the wine’s complexity.
Gamay has low tannins and refreshing acidity, making it an ideal red wine partner with dark fish such as grilled salmon or tuna. It can also be an excellent contrast to foods that are oily, fatty, or high in salt, such as saucisson sec or roasted meat. It is at home with classic bistro fare such as roast chicken or steak frites.
94 Points - Ian Blackburn
Cliche' Burgundian all the way - daft, dare I say elegant - wonderful quality marks - restrained as it should be, but elevated winemaking - pinot noir like - with kisses of granite. Color 14/15, Aroma 23/25 (Lovely), Body 23+/25 (balanced and Refined), Overall Impression 33+/35 - 94 points of elegance... not powerful and over extracted - but not missing or wanting anything further...
