Beaujolais-Villages 2019
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France / Burgundy
Grapes are sourced from the finest vineyards within the Beaujolais-Villages appellation in northern Beaujolais. Louis Jadot practices the quality-driven “replis” method, whereby grapes of higher classifications from the 10 famed Beaujolais Cru villages are added to elevate the blend. The area’s granite and sandy subsoils contain a high percentage of manganese, which produces an especially deep and rich expression of Gamay. Grapes are handpicked in whole bunches and traditional Burgundian methods are used for vinification.
89 Points
VinousMedia.com
2019 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2019 vintage was very healthy and quality should be high, a tricky flowering period and hot summer weather have conspired to lower the crop substantially compared to last year. Volumes may be down as much as 30 - 40% in some areas and affects both white and red crops. The year began with a fairly mild winter, and May was very wet. There was some frost in early April but damage was not too extensive overall. June also got off to a cool start which led to an uneven flowering with shatter being a factor in places. The rest of the year was “ideal” but there was next to no rain during the summer months which, on the one hand, has led to superbly concentrated grapes but, on the other, a drastic reduction in volumes.
Tasting Note
This crisp, fruit-forward, juicy wine has expressive aromas and flavors of ripe red berries, with nice weight in the mouth.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Gamay
APPELLATION: Beaujolais-Villages
PH: 3.61
ACIDITY: 3.35 g/l
ABV: 13.37%
AGING: Stainless steel tank
Unique Selling Points
- 91 points, Wine Enthusiast, February/March 2020
- Maison Louis Jadot Top 100 Winery of 2020, Wine & Spirits Magazine, September 2020
- Extended maceration ensures maximum extraction of color and tannins
- The granitic and sandy soil has a high percent of manganese, producing rich Gamay.
“My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy.”
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Gamay
Gamay is loaded with bright, plump raspberry and cherry fruit, with notes of black pepper.
