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94
/ 100
Alistair Cooper MW
Red
Classification
Gamay
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Beaujolais,
Region
12.0%
Alcohol %
Drink Now
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"This deliciously bright ruby-coloured gamay boasts wild raspberry and redcurrant aromas with a hint of warm earth. Soft and ripe, the fruit is wonderfully fresh and framed perfectly by the food friendly tannins - but there’s more than just fruit here, there’s a serious savoury element hinting at the great wines of Beaujolais that age very well. This wine well and truly delivers for its price. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Perfect with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, salad, and of course, cheese! 94+ points - Alistair Cooper MW"
- Alistair Cooper MW
Tasting Notes
Situated in the heart of the Beaujolais, the Domaine de Croifolie is a family estate that has been in existence for three generations and covers 8 hectares.
All wines are produced from the Gamay Noir grape variety with white juice and are made in accordance with tradition.
The work in the vineyard is carried out manually from pruning to the harvest where the grapes are picked by hand.
The vines from which this wine comes are on average 65 years old and come from granite soil.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Manual harvest. Traditional vinification, maceration for 10 to 15 days and aged in vats for 5 months.
TASTING
Color : intense purple.
Nose : predominantly small black fruits.
Mouth : round, fine tannins, good length.
Keeping : 5 years.
Pairing : it goes perfectly with cold meats, red meats and farmhouse goat's and cow's cheeses.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity