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AOP Chiroubles
BEAUJOLAIS
Red
Light
13.0
Fruity, Floral and Mineral
Gamay
Suitable for Vegans and Organic
Chiroubles is one of the lesser known Beaujolais Crus, but producers in this tiny appellation frequently over-perform producing fruity, highly perfumed wines expressing all that's great about Beaujolais. One such producer is Julien Chantreau, whose small domaine make wines with irresistible and immediate charm. He's only got four hectares in Chiroubles, so we were thrilled that he could spare some wine for us.
Beaujolais is an ancient winemaking region, with records going as far back to Roman times. Like its famous neighbour Burgundy, the Benedictine monks played an important role establishing the vineyards of the region during the mediaeval period.
The region is best known for its red wines made using the Gamay grape. The wines are fragrant, packed with crunchy red fruits and have a spine tingling minerality. They usually have moderate alcohol levels and light tannins making them the perfect bistro lunch red.
Lesser known are their white wines, Beaujolais Blanc which are 100% chardonnay and are crisp with orchard fruit character. The top wines come from the ten Beaujolais Crus, which are all found in the rolling hills of the north of Beaujolais. Our wine is from the delightful cru of Chiroubles.