Le Grappin, Rouge du Grappin, Beaujolais, Villages, 2016

90
Tasted by: James Button
(at Decanter's Tasting Suite, 09 Aug 2017)
(1.5 litre pouch) Le Grappin's parcel of Gamay located on the slopes of Lancié was ruined by hail in 2016, so this instead comes from several parcels in Lantignié of up to 80 years of age, on pink granitic sand and clay soils. The wine underwent carbonic maceration in concrete vats before completing alcoholic fermentation in old Pinot Noir barrels and aged on the lees for five months. The result has a classic Beaujolais nose of bubblegum and confected red fruits, although there are some more serious savoury and herbal notes there too. The fruit on the palate is quite well defined, with clean and fresh red cherry and sweet spice followed by some creamy vanilla undertones and bouncy acidity. A really vibrant drop.
Producer
Le Grappin
Brand
Rouge du Grappin
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Beaujolais
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Pouch
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Light
Oak
Lightly Oaked
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