2023 Domaine de Marrans Beaujolais Villages

Beautiful freshness on the palate, fruity, mineral. Melted tannins.

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Viticulture

Grapes are grown in various vineyards within the village of Lancié, from 45 year old vines with planting density of 10,000 plants/ha and a yield of 40 hl/ha. The 1ha vineyards are planted facing east at an altitude of 280m on granite and silt soils.

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Vinification

Hand picked grapes that are sorted in the vineyard and in the cellar on a vibrating table. Semi-carbonic maceration for about 10 days in whole clusters. Control of temperatures below 28°C, with one very light pump over per day. Softly pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in oak foudres for 8 months.

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Recommendation

Perfect to accompany poultry, Lyonnaise dumplings and cheeses. To be enjoyed within 3/4 years