Brouilly `L`Enfer des Balloquets` Domaine Robert Perroud 2022

Country
France
Region
Beaujolais
Grape(s)
Gamay (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Juicy
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The vineyards of Beaujolais fall on the granite rich slopes of a hilly region between Mâcon and Lyon at the southern limit of Burgundy. The only vine variety authorised for red wines is Gamay, traditionally grown as free standing bush vines. A small amount of Chardonnay is also grown. The most favourable vineyard sites produce `villages` wines, and the 10 named `Cru` villages of Beaujolais represent the best vineyards of the region and produce the longest-lived and fullest style of Beaujolais.
Tasting Notes
The wine is named after the steep slope of burgundy on which the vineyard is situated, this 40% incline makes it impossible to machine harvest so everything is picked by hand. Undergoing Semi-carbonic Maceration with whole clusters for 12 days, giving intesnse fruity notes. Rich red cherries on the nose comtinue on the palate with notes of plum, cloves, earth and a subtle spice from 9 months ageing in oak.
Food
Partner with roast chicken or portobello mushrooms.
Media
The Wine Enthusiast 90 pts