COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Château Des Jacques
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champ de Cour is a red wine from the Moulin-à-Vent appellation in Beaujolais, produced by Château Des Jacques. This single-vineyard wine is made from 100% Gamay grapes, grown on pink granite soils on a south-facing slope. Château Des Jacques, owned by Maison Louis Jadot, focuses on expressing the unique characteristics of each terroir through meticulous viticulture and winemaking, often employing methods similar to those used in Burgundy. The estate aims to produce authentic, age-worthy Cru Beaujolais wines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€249
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits just below the iconic Moulin-à-Vent windmill.
Fact 02
Soils are primarily pink granite, contributing to wine's structure.
Fact 03
Uses Burgundian winemaking techniques for Beaujolais grapes.
Fact 04
Wines are known for their significant aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Champ de Cour begins with meticulous hand-harvesting and sorting of the Gamay grapes. The grapes are typically destemmed before undergoing a slow maceration period of three to four weeks, with regular punch-downs and pump-overs during fermentation. Fermentation takes place in various vessels, including thermos-regulated steel, cement, and ovoid containers, allowing for tailored management. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for about 10 months in concrete tanks and a mix of oak barrels, sourced from specific French forests. This approach aims to preserve the purity of the fruit while developing structure and complexity.
