COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Gamay
PRODUCER
Jean-Paul Brun, Domaine des Terres Dorées
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Ronsay is a red wine from the Beaujolais AOC in France, produced by Jean-Paul Brun at Domaine des Terres Dorées. This 100% Gamay wine is a testament to Brun's commitment to traditional winemaking, focusing on expressing the purity of the grape and the unique limestone-clay terroir of the southern Beaujolais, known as 'Terres Dorées'. Unlike many Beaujolais wines that utilize carbonic maceration, Brun employs destemming and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, a method he believes better reflects the wine's origin. The estate itself is dedicated to organic and natural farming practices, with a philosophy of minimal intervention.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jean-Paul Brun intentionally avoids carbonic maceration, a common Beaujolais technique.
Fact 02
The 'Terres Dorées' soil type is a key differentiator for this wine.
Fact 03
Brun's approach is often described as 'Burgundian' in its traditionalism.
Fact 04
The estate spans over 60 hectares, producing more than twenty different wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Ronsay is produced using traditional methods championed by Jean-Paul Brun. The grapes are destemmed before undergoing fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts, a process that takes longer but is believed to enhance the expression of the Gamay grape and its terroir. The wine is then aged in concrete tanks to maintain its freshness and pure fruit profile, with minimal sulfur added. The vineyards are managed using organic and natural farming practices, including manual labor and soil ploughing, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and minimal intervention.
