Chiroubles 2019

From their 425m height, the Chiroubles plots produce a wine of great freshness. For this 2019 vintage, you will find in its blue colour generous and gourmet notes of white flowers, fresh currants, in a tangy mouth. A rich and refreshing Gamay
Bottles:
6460
Variety of wine :
Gamay
Vine pruning:
Goblet pruning according to beaujolais tradition
Average age of the vineyard:
60 years for Verbomet / 50 years for Châtenay
Vinification:
Harvesting and hand sorting
Crate harvesting
Destimming 100%
Alternate grape-treading, pump over, and delestage Cold maceration
Natural fermentation three weeks Settling ten days
Wild yeast
Maturation:
Ten months in oak barrels
Bottling:
On the estate
Ageing:
Average
Verbomet and Châtenay

Plot

Verbomet and Châtenay
Area: 1ha 8a
Type of soil : Shallow granites
Altitude: 425 m on average

Opinions of experts

"The 2019 Chiroubles bursts with aromas of sweet berry fruit, burning embers and …
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 01.08.2022