Wine

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sand, Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lovely, elegant and fine Gamay, with notes of plums, cherry, blueberries and black pepper. On the palate it is juicy, fruit-forward and lush, with a refreshing acidity.

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sand, Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 100% Gamay, carbonic maceration in concrete tanks. A lot of red fruit and some flowers. Juicy and berry-forward on the palate.

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 11,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz, Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A light pink with orange hues in the glass. The nose is fresh, strawberry-forward, with notes of rhubarb, roses and herbs. The palate is fresh, juicy, with light bubbles and a zingy acidity that balances out a tiny amount of residual sugar.

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz, Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A very clean nose with cherries, red fruits and violet, with some herbaceous and bitter almond notes in the background. The palate is well-balanced, juicy and mineral, with a pleasant, refreshing acidity.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5 %

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sand, Granite
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Lots of ripe strawberries and cherries on the nose, with a leafy background. The palate is dense but juicy, with a refreshing acidity and light, chewy tannins.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5 %

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Sand, Calcaire Limoneux
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lighter iteration of Beaujolais, with floral notes, berries and a juicy, fresh palate with a good acidity.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5 %

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Sand, Calcaire Limoneux
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: On the nose, earthy notes dominate, with dark cherries, herbs and a bit of iron in the background. On the palate it's savory and quite rich, but very juicy and not heavy. A rustic red wine that is fun but not funky.

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sand, Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 100% Gamay, carbonic maceration in concrete tanks: a lot of fruit but a spicy finish that brings complexity: yum!

Producer: Xavier Benier
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Schist
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: An elegant Beaujolais made through semi-carbonic maceration in neutral oak barrels. The grapes are hand-harvested and come from over 100 year old vines. Fresh aromatics, with dominant red fruits and berries, a touch of spice and some smokey undertones. Juicy, mineral and easy-drinking, without being simple.

Producer: Séléné
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Beaujolais Villages
Alcohol: 13.5 %

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Sand, Calcaire Limoneux
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Intense red color with purple hues. In the nose, there are ripe cherries, a touch of almond and a little cinnamon. It’s not too sweet, though, thanks to a leafy, peppery note in the background. On the palate it is immediately pleasant and juicy, with a nice fresh acidity and a minerality to contrast the sweet fruit.

Producer: David Large
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sand, Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Eye color black, dark, garnet reflections. Generous nose, aromas of black fruits, aromas of coffee, aromas of pebbles.

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sedimentary, Granite
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This Chénas already shows quite dark in the glass and offers a lot of substance. Dark-fruited and floral with fleshy and spicy notes, Les Vibrations shows that it comes from Thillardon's best site, Chassignol. The young vines deliver a fascinating blend of substance and vibrant freshness.

Producer: Thillardon
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Chénas
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Sedimentary, Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This is a delicious and deeply mineral palate pleaser that seduces to lusty carousing. "Joli jus" is what the French would say to it! The name "Raisin Libre", loosely translated: the "free grapes", is a symbol of the new Beaujolais: a cry of freedom from the shackles of the unspeakable Primeur plague, which ruined the reputation of the region for decades.

Producer: Georges Descombes
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Nuances and depth on notes of damp stones, jinx, violet, rose and sweet spices. The touch and length are remarkable.

Producer: Georges Descombes
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: In a pure style, very close to the fruit, here is a crisp and drinkable red that can be drunk with disconcerting ease.