COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Jean Foillard
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jean Foillard is a legendary figure in Beaujolais, widely recognized as a pioneer of the natural wine movement. Taking over his father's estate in 1980, Foillard, alongside figures like Marcel Lapierre, rebelled against the industrialization of the region. Dubbed the 'Gang of Four' by importer Kermit Lynch, they championed old vines, organic farming, and zero-additive winemaking. This Beaujolais-Villages represents an accessible entry point to his iconic style, sourced from high-quality organic parcels bordering the region's top crus.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jean Foillard is a founding member of the legendary 'Gang of Four' who revolutionized Beaujolais by returning to natural winemaking.
Fact 02
Unlike his Crus which age in oak, this Beaujolais-Villages is aged entirely in concrete to maximize fresh fruit purity.
Fact 03
The grapes are sourced from high-elevation organic parcels bordering prestigious Crus like Morgon and Saint-Amour.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested manually and undergo strict sorting. Vinification follows traditional low-intervention methods with whole-cluster semi-carbonic maceration using native yeasts in concrete tanks for about 15 days. No sulfur dioxide is added during fermentation, and only minimal doses may be used at bottling. The wine is aged for 7 months entirely in concrete tanks to preserve its fresh, vibrant fruit character and mineral line, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
