Beaujolais En Primeur

70+ year old vines always give great concentration to this cuvée, and this was furthered by the conditions as they cropped at just 25hl/ha. Dark, dense, and broad on the nose, a full-bodied palate continues the dark them with some sweet richness but also a cool elegance. There is a pleasing chalky grip, and the palate builds in structure but the depth of fruit gives a svelte feel and the tannins remain rather fine. Very long and ‘very Bourgogne’. 0-7 years.

45 year old vines and a smaller cuvée which typically produces 600 bottles. Cool, dark and focused on the nose, pretty compact and tight showing a little smoke and oak. Full-bodied and open but also seriously structured with some tension. Elegant, restrained, super concentration and notably fine tannins. Lots here but it will need time “c’est vrais serieux”. 3-9 years.