COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Château de Lavernette
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Beaujolais-Leynes Le Clos 2021 is a red wine from Château de Lavernette, a producer with a lineage dating back to 1596. The wine is made from 100% Gamay grapes grown in the Beaujolais-Leynes AOC. The estate is situated in the communes of Leynes and Chaintré, on the border of the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions, with vineyards planted on sandy and granite soils. Château de Lavernette is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, holding certifications for both. The 'Le Clos' designation often signifies a specific, enclosed vineyard parcel, highlighting a focus on a particular terroir. The 2021 vintage has received critical attention, noted for its intensity and texture.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has been owned by the same family since 1596.
Fact 02
Certified organic and biodynamic since 2007.
Fact 03
Vineyards average 48-50 years old, some up to 60.
Fact 04
Wine is aged in old wooden barrels and concrete vats.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Beaujolais-Leynes Le Clos begins with hand-harvested Gamay grapes. Fermentation is carried out using whole clusters for 10-12 days in young wooden barrels and concrete vats. Following fermentation, the wine is gently pressed. Maturation takes place over 10 months in old wooden barrels and concrete vats, with aging occurring without fining. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention to preserve the wine's natural character and terroir expression.
