COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Maison Jaffelin
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jaffelin Brouilly 2020 is a red wine from the Brouilly Cru appellation in Beaujolais, France, made from 100% Gamay grapes. Maison Jaffelin, founded in 1816, is recognized as the smallest of the great Burgundy wine houses, operating from historic 12th-century cellars in Beaune. The winery emphasizes artisanal winemaking, aiming to express the unique terroir of each cru. Brouilly, the southernmost Beaujolais Cru, is known for its distinctive character shaped by its location. The 2020 vintage in Beaujolais was characterized by a warm growing season.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Maison Jaffelin is the smallest of the great Burgundy wine houses.
Fact 02
The winery's cellars date back to the 12th century.
Fact 03
Uses oval-shaped wooden vats for fermentation.
Fact 04
Emphasizes 'hand-stitched cuvées' for artisanal quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Jaffelin Brouilly begins with hand-harvested grapes, carefully sorted upon arrival at the winery. The grapes are then partially or fully destemmed before undergoing fermentation in oval-shaped wooden vats, chosen for their thermal stability. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed using a vertical press. The wine is then aged for less than a year in older French oak barrels before bottling.
