COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine du Père Guillot
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Produced by the historical Guillot family under their modern 'by Elg.' label, this wine represents a contemporary approach to classic Beaujolais. The family's winemaking roots in the region date back to 1911, when the estate was established by the great-grandfather of the current manager, Laurent Guillot. Today, Laurent leads the estate alongside his sons, Geoffrey and Edouard, combining generations of tradition with state-of-the-art bottling and quality control at their facility in Saint-Jean-d'Ardières.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Guillot family winemaking roots in the Beaujolais region date back to 1911.
Fact 02
The 'by Elg.' brand represents the modern packaging and bottling arm of the historical estate.
Fact 03
The family enterprise exports approximately 80% of its production to over 40 countries across 5 continents.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gamay grapes are harvested at optimal maturity from vineyards situated on traditional granite, clay, and schist slopes. Vinification is carried out under strict temperature controls in stainless steel or concrete vats. Semi-carbonic maceration is employed to maximize the extraction of vibrant primary fruit aromatics while keeping tannin levels low and supple. The wine is aged briefly in inert tanks to preserve its fresh, fruit-forward character without any oak influence.
