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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

amateur wine

This Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes comes from high-altitude vines growing on sandy, granitic soil midway up the hillside, which promotes rapid ripening—certainly 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

Regions

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

Viticulture

Grapes certified as organically grown, both from the estate and purchased

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked in small crates

Wine Production

Whole clusters from 50- to 80-year-old vines, vinified in two tanks; carbonic maceration to bring out the fruit and freshness, while the age of the vines provides the body. A blended cuvée that is not 100% estate-grown (with a portion of purchased organic grapes); 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 these qualities give this wine a sense of strength and suppleness, freshness, and a lovely smoothness; it is mellow.

Serve

At 15°C

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)

James Suckling

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 5 most exciting winemakers in Beaujolais. This cuvée is a great introduction to his wines. The winemaking is superb, even for an entry-level wine.