2022 Domaine de la Grand Cour 'Cuvee Champ*gne' Fleurie

Place: Beaujolais, France

Variety: Gamay

Farming: Organic

Domaine de la Grand'Cour is one of Fleurie's historic estates, acquired by the Dutraive family in 1969. Under Jean-Louis Dutraive, the domaine has become a benchmark for organic viticulture and traditional, low-intervention winemaking. Whole-bunch fermentation, indigenous yeasts and restrained elevage produce wines distinguished by their purity, finesse and precise expression of terroir.

Cuvee Champ*gne comes from old-vine Gamay grown on shallow, sandy granitic soils in southern Fleurie. Dark cherry and raspberry are layered with violet, rose petal, subtle spice and a pronounced mineral character. Concentrated and finely structured, the palate combines depth of fruit with chalky tannins and vibrant acidity. The warm 2022 vintage brings generosity, while the wine retains remarkable tension and precision through a long, savoury finish.