COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Jean Foillard
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jean Foillard's Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 is a red wine from the Beaujolais region of France, made from 100% Gamay grapes. It is released shortly after harvest, embodying the spirit of 'vin de primeur.' Jean Foillard is a highly respected winemaker known for his natural winemaking practices and precise style, which emphasizes the purity of the Gamay grape and the region's terroir. The Beaujolais region is recognized for its distinctive Gamay wines. The 2024 vintage experienced a challenging start followed by a favorable end, leading to aromatic wines with pronounced fruit. Foillard's estate comprises approximately 8 hectares of land with clay-limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
13-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Released on the third Thursday of November, it's a global celebration of the new vintage.
Fact 02
Jean Foillard is a leading proponent of natural winemaking in Beaujolais.
Fact 03
Uses carbonic maceration to highlight the grape's natural fruitiness.
Fact 04
His estate is a modest 8 hectares, emphasizing quality over quantity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Jean Foillard's Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 is produced using carbonic maceration, a technique that ferments whole grape clusters in a carbon dioxide-rich environment. This method emphasizes the primary fruit characteristics of the Gamay grape, resulting in a fresh and vibrant wine. Foillard's winemaking philosophy is rooted in natural practices and minimal intervention, aiming to showcase the purity of the grape and the terroir of his approximately 8-hectare estate. The estate's soils are primarily clay-limestone. The 2024 vintage experienced a challenging start followed by a favorable ripening period, contributing to the wine's aromatic profile.
