Beaujolais-Villages Blanc, Dominique Morel 2023
France, Beaujolais
Single Price:
£20.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£18.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A soft, rounded, fruity unoaked Chardonnay from the south of Burgundy.
The lowdown:
Beaujolais is famed for its reds however Beaujolais is both the southern part of Burgundy and produces white wine from Chardonnay that are very similar to that of their neighbours in Mâconnais to the north. Beaujolais Blanc on the label but it might as well say Bourgogne Blanc or Mâcon-Villages when regarding the style of the wine. This is harvested first thing in the morning to preserve freshness, fermented in stainless steel and then matured for five months on lees. The wine sees no oak but still has a lovely weight and softness to the body. Vibrant citrus and stone fruit aromas with hints of blossom lead onto a medium-bodied palate balanced with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Great Mâcon-Villages alternative from a great producer.
The Producer:
Domaine de Gry-Sablon based in the Beaujolais village Émeringes just north of Fleurie dates back to the early 1900s and has been run by current winemaker Dominique Morel since 1967. Dominique's philosophy is to make wines he likes to drink, with plenty of fruit, a good colour and a rounded mouthfeel. He has 18 hectares across the region (three in Fleurie itself), planted with vines up to 70 years of age. Each is situated on relatively low vigour granite soils and as a result, they have to struggle to survive which is a good thing because being stressed in this way helps the quality of fruit that Dominique is looking for.
When to drink:
A really versatile wine, try with avocado and prawns, scallops, chicken in cream sauce or chicken curry, mixed salads, and the Morel's also suggest local cuisine such as frog's legs or andouillette.
Suitable for Vegans
A soft, rounded, fruity unoaked Chardonnay from the south of Burgundy.
The lowdown:
Beaujolais is famed for its reds however Beaujolais is both the southern part of Burgundy and produces white wine from Chardonnay that are very similar to that of their neighbours in Mâconnais to the north. Beaujolais Blanc on the label but it might as well say Bourgogne Blanc or Mâcon-Villages when regarding the style of the wine. This is harvested first thing in the morning to preserve freshness, fermented in stainless steel and then matured for five months on lees. The wine sees no oak but still has a lovely weight and softness to the body. Vibrant citrus and stone fruit aromas with hints of blossom lead onto a medium-bodied palate balanced with fresh acidity and a clean finish. Great Mâcon-Villages alternative from a great producer.
The Producer:
Domaine de Gry-Sablon based in the Beaujolais village Émeringes just north of Fleurie dates back to the early 1900s and has been run by current winemaker Dominique Morel since 1967. Dominique's philosophy is to make wines he likes to drink, with plenty of fruit, a good colour and a rounded mouthfeel. He has 18 hectares across the region (three in Fleurie itself), planted with vines up to 70 years of age. Each is situated on relatively low vigour granite soils and as a result, they have to struggle to survive which is a good thing because being stressed in this way helps the quality of fruit that Dominique is looking for.
When to drink:
A really versatile wine, try with avocado and prawns, scallops, chicken in cream sauce or chicken curry, mixed salads, and the Morel's also suggest local cuisine such as frog's legs or andouillette.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Rich & Rounded Whites |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | GR1O21WN |
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