COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Terres Dorées
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terres Dorées Beaujolais L'Ancien 2022 is a red wine from the Beaujolais appellation in France, produced by Domaine des Terres Dorées under Jean-Paul Brun. This cuvée is made exclusively from Gamay grapes grown on old vines, ranging from 40 to 60 years of age. The 'L'Ancien' designation signifies its origin from the producer's oldest vines. The vineyards are located in the southern Beaujolais region on hills characterized by sandy clay-limestone soils, including a distinctive 'golden' limestone. Jean-Paul Brun is known for his traditional winemaking philosophy, which emphasizes minimal intervention, the use of indigenous yeasts, and a focus on expressing the natural fruit character of the Gamay grape and the specific terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from vines aged 40-60 years, hence 'L'Ancien' (The Old).
Fact 02
Jean-Paul Brun avoids common Beaujolais techniques like carbonic maceration.
Fact 03
Relies on indigenous yeasts for fermentation, a sign of minimal intervention.
Fact 04
Focuses on lower alcohol levels and no chaptalization (sugar addition).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Terres Dorées Beaujolais L'Ancien 2022 emphasizes traditional methods. Fermentation is initiated by indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, with minimal intervention throughout. The wine is then typically aged briefly in concrete or cement tanks, with little to no oak influence. Minimal sulfur dioxide is added at bottling, and filtration is kept to a minimum to preserve the wine's natural fruit and aromatic profile. The grapes are sourced from old vines and are harvested manually.
