COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Yohan Lardy
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Yohan Lardy was established in 2012 when fifth-generation Beaujolais vigneron Yohan Lardy returned home after completing viticultural studies in Mâcon-Davayé and winemaking abroad. The 'Les Deschamps' cuvée originates from a tiny micro-plot of just 0.22 hectares in the Chénas appellation, planted with old Gamay vines dating back to 1945. Situated on deep granitic sand and quartz soils at 200-300 meters elevation, this small vineyard yields a highly sought-after, authentic natural red wine.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from a tiny 0.22-hectare plot of old vines planted in 1945.
Fact 02
Global production is restricted to only 100 to 125 cases annually.
Fact 03
Crafted using natural winemaking practices with native yeasts and no added sulfur during fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Hand-harvested from ancient vines, the grapes undergo 100% whole-cluster semi-carbonic maceration for 20 days at cool temperatures to preserve vibrant fruit and floral character. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts and zero added sulfur. After pressing, the wine undergoes natural malolactic fermentation and ages for 8 to 10 months on fine lees in neutral oak barrels and foudres. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal added sulfites.
