Jean-Claude Lapalu - Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes 2021

Name: Jean-Claude Lapalu - Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes 2021
Brand: Jean-Claude Lapalu
Rating: 3.7 (7 reviews)

Beaujolais-Villages|Red wine

3.7/5 (7 customers)

90/100

Vinous

(2020 Vintage Notes)

Gamay

fruity

smooth

no added sulfur

wine for beginners

This Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes comes from high-altitude vines planted on sandy, granite-rich soil midway up the hillside, which promotes rapid ripening; this is undoubtedly the earliest-ripening area in Beaujolais. Whole-cluster vinification is essential to ensure that this cuvée fully expresses the fruit and complexity of the small plot of land where it was grown.

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Estate

Jean-Claude Lapalu

Vintage

Villages Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2021

Designation

Beaujolais-Villages

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Vines planted at higher elevations on sandy and granite soils midway up the hillside, promoting rapid ripening; undoubtedly the earliest-ripening area in Beaujolais

Viticulture

Grapes grown on the estate and purchased, all certified organic

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked in small crates

Winemaking

Whole clusters from 50- to 80-year-old vines, vinified in two tanks; carbonic maceration enhances the fruit and freshness, while the age of the vines contributes to the wine’s power. A blended cuvée that is not 100% estate-grown (partly made with purchased organic grapes), with only 10 mg of sulfur added at bottling.

Livestock farming

6 to 7 months on fine lees in tanks

Alcohol content

12%

Nose

A very appealing aroma of fresh red berries and black cherries

Palate

All of this gives the wine a sense of strength and suppleness, freshness, and a lovely smoothness; it is mellow

Serve

At 15°C

Open

Open 1 hour in advance to prevent the wine from becoming fizzy (shake the bottle if necessary)

Drink before

2025

Guard

0 to 3 years old

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a country-style terrine, a platter of cold cuts, a brioche-style sausage, or lasagna Bolognese

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Vinous

Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)

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Rated: Recommended

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Mr. ROMAIN F. Published on July 24, 2022

In my opinion, he’s among the top five most exciting winemakers in Beaujolais. This wine is a great introduction to his style. The winemaking is superb, even for an entry-level wine.