Beaujolais
Beaujolais, located in eastern France just south of Burgundy, is renowned for its light-bodied red wines made from the Gamay grape. These wines are known for their bright fruit flavors, low tannins, and high acidity. The region boasts ten designated vineyard areas, known as crus, that produce complex and age-worthy wines, including Saint-Amour, Juliénas, Chénas, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chiroubles, Morgon, Régnié, Brouilly, and Côte de Brouilly.
Beaujolais has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, but it wasn't until the 14th century that wine production became a focus. In the mid-20th century, the region became famous for its Beaujolais Nouveau, a wine made using the carbonic maceration method that is released just weeks after harvest. However, the commercialization and declining quality of this wine led to its reputation suffering in the 1990s.
In recent years, Beaujolais has experienced a resurgence in quality-focused winemaking, led by a group of producers known as the ""Gang of Four"": Jean Foillard, Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton, and Jean-Paul Thévenet. These producers champion natural winemaking practices, avoiding the use of chemicals and focusing on expressing the terroir of their vineyards. Today, Beaujolais is recognized for both its traditional and modern styles of winemaking, with a renewed focus on quality and terroir-driven wines that pair perfectly with a variety of foods, including charcuterie and grilled meats.
Beaujolais
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Vinous (86-88)
The 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes was reduced by 60% in quantity by frost. A mix of six parcels with 40% whole cluster, it offers quite earthy red berry fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy red fruit, fine grip and sour cherry toward the finish. Give this a year in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$511.65 -
Steeped in rich tradition, the Thillardon Chenas Chassignol 2020 is a fine testament to meticulous craftsmanship and authentic Beaujolais production. This biodynamic wine, cultivated on decomposed granitic slopes internationally distinguished as 'Chassignol', flows from the cellars of revered vintners, the Thillardon brothers. Sourced from 2 hectares of 50-year old Gamay grape vines, this exquisite vintage is labour-intensive, hand-harvested, cluster-fermented, and matured in aged oak barrels for up to 9 months, acquiring its unique and sought-after complexities.
As enticing in texture as it is in flavour, the Thillardon Chenas Chassignol 2020 showcases an enviable balance of sumptuous red fruit, pronounced minerality and a touch of spice. Echoing the traditional charm of French viticulture, each sip rewards with layered nuances reaching a long, satisfying conclusion. Distinctively earthy, captivatingly supple, and irresistibly substantial, the Thillardon Chenas Chassignol 2020 is an undeniable embodiment of Beaujolais terroir.
Inc. GSTSG$545.44 -
Inc. GSTSG$385.27 -
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Côte de Brouilly Les Sept Vignes is aged in used barrels plus one or two foudres, fairly new, which gives a patina of new oak. The bouquet is just beautiful, featuring vivacious red cherries, kirsch, crushed violets and iris flower. The palate is medium-bodied with very lithe, almost saturated tannins, and poised and lightly spiced toward the finish. A gorgeous Côte de Brouilly, but give it two years in bottle (if you can resist).Inc. GSTSG$843.53 -
Experience the exquisite taste of Valma Fleurie Les Labourons Prelude 2021, a true testament to the mastery of classic wine-making. Produced in the heart of Beaujolais in France and harvested from a single vineyard site, 'Les Labourons', this prestigious wine stands as a paragon of cru Beaujolais. Decanter magazine applauds Valma for their commitment to traditional techniques, such as the enduring practice of whole-bunch fermentation which substantiates the multi-layered complexity of each sip. This elegant creation emanates a harmonious blend of cherry and floral notes, rounded off by a tantalising hint of spice. Coupled with the remarkable minerality from the region's famed pink granite soils, Valma Fleurie Les Labourons Prelude 2021 constitutes a captivating choice for the true vinophile. Whether indulged for its vivacious charm or cellared to further deepen its flourishing profile, this wine generously rewards its appreciators with every lingering taste.
Inc. GSTSG$566.15
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Vinous (86-88)
The 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes was reduced by 60% in quantity by frost. A mix of six parcels with 40% whole cluster, it offers quite earthy red berry fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy red fruit, fine grip and sour cherry toward the finish. Give this a year in bottle.In BondSG$410.00 -
Steeped in rich tradition, the Thillardon Chenas Chassignol 2020 is a fine testament to meticulous craftsmanship and authentic Beaujolais production. This biodynamic wine, cultivated on decomposed granitic slopes internationally distinguished as 'Chassignol', flows from the cellars of revered vintners, the Thillardon brothers. Sourced from 2 hectares of 50-year old Gamay grape vines, this exquisite vintage is labour-intensive, hand-harvested, cluster-fermented, and matured in aged oak barrels for up to 9 months, acquiring its unique and sought-after complexities.
As enticing in texture as it is in flavour, the Thillardon Chenas Chassignol 2020 showcases an enviable balance of sumptuous red fruit, pronounced minerality and a touch of spice. Echoing the traditional charm of French viticulture, each sip rewards with layered nuances reaching a long, satisfying conclusion. Distinctively earthy, captivatingly supple, and irresistibly substantial, the Thillardon Chenas Chassignol 2020 is an undeniable embodiment of Beaujolais terroir.
In BondSG$441.00 -
In BondSG$300.00
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Vinous (91)
The 2020 Côte de Brouilly Les Sept Vignes is aged in used barrels plus one or two foudres, fairly new, which gives a patina of new oak. The bouquet is just beautiful, featuring vivacious red cherries, kirsch, crushed violets and iris flower. The palate is medium-bodied with very lithe, almost saturated tannins, and poised and lightly spiced toward the finish. A gorgeous Côte de Brouilly, but give it two years in bottle (if you can resist).In BondSG$663.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of Valma Fleurie Les Labourons Prelude 2021, a true testament to the mastery of classic wine-making. Produced in the heart of Beaujolais in France and harvested from a single vineyard site, 'Les Labourons', this prestigious wine stands as a paragon of cru Beaujolais. Decanter magazine applauds Valma for their commitment to traditional techniques, such as the enduring practice of whole-bunch fermentation which substantiates the multi-layered complexity of each sip. This elegant creation emanates a harmonious blend of cherry and floral notes, rounded off by a tantalising hint of spice. Coupled with the remarkable minerality from the region's famed pink granite soils, Valma Fleurie Les Labourons Prelude 2021 constitutes a captivating choice for the true vinophile. Whether indulged for its vivacious charm or cellared to further deepen its flourishing profile, this wine generously rewards its appreciators with every lingering taste.
In BondSG$460.00
