COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Gamay
PRODUCER
Jérôme Balmet
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2020 Barbe Rousse is a red still wine from the Vin de France classification, produced by Jérôme Balmet in the Beaujolais region of France. This natural wine is made from 100% Gamay grapes sourced from old vines grown on calcareous clay and blue granite soils. Jérôme Balmet, a winemaker known for his minimalist and non-interventionist philosophy, began his winemaking career in 2012 after a transformative period of study in Asia. His approach emphasizes purity and expression of terroir, with practices influenced by biodynamics and a commitment to avoiding chemical inputs.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jérôme Balmet was influenced by natural wine pioneers Jean-Claude Lapalu and Mathieu Lapierre.
Fact 02
The wine is made with no added sulfites, is unfiltered, and unfined.
Fact 03
Balmet's vineyards are farmed using biodynamic practices.
Fact 04
The name 'Barbe Rousse' translates to 'Red Beard'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 Barbe Rousse is produced using a minimalist, natural winemaking approach. Grapes undergo a 12-day carbonic maceration in concrete tanks, a technique that enhances fruitiness and softness. The wine is then aged in enameled stainless steel to maintain its purity. Jérôme Balmet's philosophy extends to the vineyard, where biodynamic practices are employed, and no chemical treatments or soil plowing are used. The wine is bottled without fining, filtration, or the addition of sulfites, ensuring a direct and unadulterated expression of the Gamay grape and its Beaujolais origin.
