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Chiroubles Red 2017
A very seductive cuvée, devilishly Beaujolais, Chiroubles to the max, where the Gamay expresses all its freshness and red and black fruits. The nose offers aromas of red and black fruits; the palate is supple, delicious, round, and fruity with a lovely refreshing acidity. Pair it with good stews or the best country hams; even pata negra will melt with pleasure.
Super B 2018
With Super B 2018, Patrick Bouju delivers a vibrant and expressive cuvée, a tribute to Gamay in all its facets. This unique blend brings together different Gamays from Beaujolais and Brouilly, from vines over 70 years old and cultivated biodynamically. The granite and bluestone terroirs give this wine a subtle minerality and beautiful tension.
Vinification is done using whole bunches, a method that preserves all the freshness and finesse of the fruit. Aging is meticulously divided: one part in sandstone amphorae, for a pure expression of the grape variety, and the other in fiber vats, promoting a smooth maturation process. This technical choice allows for a delicate, fluid, and structured wine, while remaining accessible and indulgent.
On the nose, Super B 2018 reveals seductive aromas of crisp red berries, enhanced by slightly spicy notes and a subtle hint of hazelnut. On the palate, it opens with a fresh and juicy attack, balanced by fine tannins and a lovely liveliness. This natural wine with no added sulfites is very drinkable, making it ideal for accompanying convivial dishes such as charcuterie, grilled meats, or roast poultry.
Served between 16 and 18°C, Super B 2018 can be enjoyed now to enjoy its vibrant fruitiness, but it also has interesting aging potential of 5 to 10 years. A lively, sincere, and energetic bottle, reflecting Patrick Bouju's passionate work.
L'Arroseur Rosé 2021,
De Vini
L’Arroseur is an atypical rosé with a high drinkability, the kind of wine its creator, Christophe Bosque, calls a "4 X 4," that is, an all-terrain vehicle, equally at home as an aperitif, with a meal, or in any other circumstance. "It's a good conversation wine; it goes with everything," he says. Christophe had once said to himself, "I'll never make a rosé," because he had drunk few that he really liked. For him, a rosé is very hard to make, often with disappointing results. Yet, he made one, and it doesn't disappoint anyone! “You expect a rosé on the palate, but what you get is something completely different, drier and more varietal: it’s one of those wines that, for me, are neither a rosé, nor a white, nor a red. I call them blouge or rouange.” Whichever category you choose, this cuvée is interesting in its own right. It’s a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Colombard, and Grolleau, with a complement of Melon de Bourgogne. “The big surprise,” says Christophe, “was the Colombard, a very acidic grape variety with varietals, which was once used to give aroma to Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne is as neutral as you can get, and that’s precisely what makes it so magical). We blended grape varieties from three different estates, and since it lacked a bit of volume, we added Melon de Bourgogne.” This varietal Colombard paired well with the Cabernet Franc and Merlot. I have no hesitation in saying that this wine is a UFO." All the grape varieties that make up L'Arroseur are pressed directly. The must is fermented in buried vats in the Nantes style, lined with sandstone tiles, and its aging also takes place in vats, on lees. Bottling was done in spring 2022.
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The De Vini, Vinilibre estate is the multi-faceted business of Christophe Bosque, originally from Saint-Nazaire. He has always been passionate about wine, and after spending years as a merchant, importer, and then wine merchant, this former cameraman trained in oenology and viticulture acquired a few plots (two hectares) of Melon de Bourgogne vines in Gorges, in Loire-Atlantique, near Clisson, in 2017. The soils there consist of gabbro on a granite substrate, a pedological configuration specific to the Nantes region and particularly to Clisson. Christophe's vintages may come from grapes purchased from the best French terroirs, notably in Languedoc, but the winemaker retains a particular affection for his vines, which he maintains with passion and attention to the terroir. A touch of humor and a sense of pun can be seen on his labels and in his appellations, but in the bottle, they are serious, off-the-beaten-track wines, just the way he likes them. We are particularly interested in his local creations, produced from his vineyard of some two hectares and fermented in underground vats in the Nantes style - a true reinvention of Muscadet (outside the appellation) in natural mode.
Morgon Côte du Py Red 2020,
Plum, cherry, flesh, structure: this is a Gamay that's full of Morgon, and for good reason. Juice, sap, gurgling, and pleasure: the famous Côte du Py has struck again, with all its spices, fruit, and overflowing minerality. This is the result of the combined work of winemakers Damien Coquelet and Frédéric Cossard. This wine is the result of semi-carbonic maceration of whole bunches, and is aged for ten months in concrete eggs.
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Les En-Hauts is not strictly speaking a wine estate but a project of vintages produced in partnership between Damien Coquelet and Frédéric Cossard. These two great figures of Burgundy viticulture—yes, Beaujolais is in Burgundy—had every reason to join forces to produce colorful and flavorful vintages together.
Frédéric Cossard is a biodynamic and natural star of Burgundy winemaking, who gives voice to the terroirs and Burgundy wines, undeformed by agricultural chemicals. His vintages are pure and elegant without artifice and are among the most sought-after in Burgundy. His practice is not limited to Burgundy, as vintages are made from grapes purchased in other regions. His vines are tended according to the principles of biodynamics: homeopathic treatments based on essential oils, copper, and sulfur in minimal doses. The harvest is entirely manual, carried out at full maturity. Damien Coquelet, for his part, is the worthy successor of the great organic winemakers to whom we owe the advent of nature in the Beaujolais region: he is the son-in-law of Georges Descombes, and Jean Foillard was his mentor, who continued the pioneering work of Jules Chauvet and Marcel Lapierre. Owning nine hectares in Morgon on granite-sandy soils, he cultivates two and a half hectares plus a few leased vines: in all, four hectares on the legendary Côte du Py. A specialist in Morgons qui morgonnant and Chiroubles qui chiroublent, he embodies the true nature of Beaujolais.
Fleurie Red 2022
Vinified by Frédéric Cossard, this vintage is an organic and natural red wine from Beaujolais, in the AOC Fleurie, one of the ten Beaujolais appellations located in the northern part of the country. It combines the typical characteristics of the granite soils and the Gamay grape variety of Beaujolais with the Frédéric Cossard touch, with fullness and respect for the terroir.
Vinification
100% Gamay from Beaujolais growing on granite soils, harvested by hand, it first undergoes a carbonic maceration of fifteen days in whole bunches. After pressing, it is aged for a year in concrete eggs, which rounds it out and highlights the fruit.
Tasting
A superb Cossard in Beaujolais version: this Fleurie is fruity, tangy, delicious, fine and elegant, typical of its appellation. Lovely bright color, raspberry, cherry, a touch of violet. It is made to accompany the best charcuterie, but you can also accompany any kind of cooked dish, red meats, white meats or roast poultry.
Learn more about Frédéric Cossard and the domaine de Chassorney
Frédéric Cossard and the domaine de Chassorney give the floor in organic and natural mode to the wines of Burgundy (and elsewhere), undistorted by agricultural chemicals, according to the style and convictions of this winegrower and merchant. Wherever the grapes come from, its wines bear the Cossard brand, both classic and creative.
Between viticulture and trade
Frédéric Cossard created the domaine de Chassorney in 1996: initially a few ares of vines in Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Savigny-lès-Beaune, and currently ten hectares spread across the Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, Volnay, Bourgogne-Hautes-Côtes-de-Beaune and Bourgogne appellations. In 2006, he created his own trading house and buys organic grapes from the greatest climates of Burgundy, but also from Jura, Languedoc and elsewhere.
A solid commitment to nature
At Frédéric Cossard, the work of the soil and the vines is done naturally: plowing by horse, biodynamics, no chemical fertilizers or weedkillers. The harvest, by hand, is carried out at full maturity. Frédéric Cossard's vintages are rare and sought-after, wines that are always highly anticipated but which sometimes require waiting.
Fleurie Grand-Pré Red 2019,
Domaine Bélicard
Nestled in the heart of Beaujolais, the Fleurie AOP appellation is renowned for its elegant and floral wines. Domaine Bélicard, certified organic (AB), delivers a remarkably fine cuvée, produced from 36-year-old vines planted in granite soils.
A Fleurie of elegance and depth
Vinified using traditional whole-bunch maceration in old wooden vats, this wine benefits from gentle extraction, respecting all the delicacy of Gamay Noir. Its 4-day aging preserves the freshness and pure expression of the terroir.
A floral nose and a full palate
From the first nose, this organic Fleurie reveals deep aromas of candied red fruits, enhanced with floral and spicy notes. On the palate, the balance is perfect between roundness and finesse, with an elegant and persistent finish.
What to enjoy this wine with?
Ideal at 14-16°C, this wine goes wonderfully with grilled fish, salads and barbecues. Its 5-year aging potential will allow for a beautiful aromatic evolution.
Régnié la haute ronze Red 2017
La Haute Ronze is one of two plots cultivated by Nicolas in the Régnié appellation; it is considered of very high quality, with deep clay soils that produce full-bodied wines. This 100% Gamay is obtained through semi-carbonic maceration and aged for approximately twenty months (half in barrels, half in stainless steel vats). It offers notes of leather, earth, and Mediterranean herbs (oregano, rosemary), through its red fruits.
A natural wine with no added sulfites.
Beaujolais Lancié Red 2019,
Domaine Bélicard
In the heart of the Beaujolais Villages AOP, Domaine Bélicard creates an authentic and delicious cuvée with its Beaujolais Lancié 2019. Coming from a vineyard rooted in granite soils, this wine is a true ode to the Gamay Noir grape variety, enhanced by traditional carbonic maceration vinification. With its 53-year-old vines, this cuvée perfectly illustrates the finesse and freshness characteristic of the best Beaujolais Villages.
A Gamay to taste!
Vinified using carbonic maceration, a typical Beaujolais process that enhances the fruit and supple tannins, this wine is then aged for 9 months in wooden vats, giving it both roundness and liveliness. Its controlled aging highlights all the freshness and delicacy of the terroir, without masking the aromatic purity of the Gamay.
A floral nose and a delicious palate
Upon opening, the Beaujolais Lancié 2019 reveals an expressive nose, dominated by floral notes and crisp red fruits (cherry, redcurrant). On the palate, the balance is perfect between freshness and deliciousness, with fine tannins that provide a silky texture and a juicy, thirst-quenching finish.
How to enjoy this bottle?
Served slightly chilled at 14-16°C, this wine for sharing is perfect as an aperitif, but also with summer barbecues, a charcuterie board or simple, convivial dishes. With an aging potential of 5 years, it will evolve towards even more complex aromas.
We are Young Rouge Beaujolais Nouveau 2025,
Domaine de la Sorbiere
We Are Young 2025 est une déclaration d’intention. Plus qu’un simple Beaujolais Nouveau, c’est une vision du vin jeune, libre, sans maquillage ni artifice. Cette cuvée du Domaine de la Sorbière, dans le Beaujolais granitique, rend hommage à la vitalité du Gamay, cépage emblématique de la région, travaillé ici dans un esprit pleinement naturel.
Le raisin provient de sols granitiques qui donnent au vin une fraîcheur minérale très nette. La vinification est aussi simple que sincère : macération semi-carbonique de 5 jours, fermentations spontanées avec levures indigènes, et un élevage ultra-court de 4 jours en cuve inox pour capturer l’instantané du fruit. Aucune intervention œnologique superflue, pas de levures exogènes ni intrants chimiques : ici, tout est naturel, vivant, et respectueux du raisin comme de son terroir.
La robe est d’un rouge très clair, couleur grenadine, presque translucide, évoquant un jus de fruit fermenté. Le nez charme immédiatement avec ses notes d’agrumes, de cerise fraîche et de fleurs blanches, une palette aromatique fine et printanière. En bouche, c’est le croquant du fruit qui domine, avec une trame fluide, fraîche, presque désaltérante, sans manquer de structure. L’alcool modéré (12 %) participe à cette impression de légèreté gourmande.
Parfait dès l’apéritif, We Are Young 2025 s’accorde à merveille avec une planche de charcuteries fines, des fromages à pâte molle ou une cuisine simple et généreuse. À servir légèrement frais (16-18°C) et à boire sans attendre, même si son potentiel de garde de 2 à 5 ans surprendra les curieux.
Une cuvée numérotée, pleine de sincérité et de peps, pour réconcilier tous les amateurs avec l’esprit originel du Beaujolais Nouveau : celui de la fête, du partage, et du vin qui fait du bien.
Atelier 3 Rosé 2020
Belly Wine Experiment
Fresh, fruity, lively, and supple, Atelier 3 is officially a red, or at least that's how it's classified by customs because the blend contains white wine. Unofficially, it's a rosé, made from a direct press of underripe Gamay grapes and a few bits of Syrah and hybrid grape varieties. The whole is blended with carbonic maceration juice from Gamay and Riesling must. No chemical additives are used, either in the vineyard or in the winery. Classified as a Vin de France and with an alcohol content of 12.4%, this wine is a cocktail of grape varieties for a brilliantly lively result, perfect as an aperitif and when you need to wake up a sleeping atmosphere. A wine to wake the dead, as they say on such occasions.
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Founded and run by Claire Sage and Aimé Duveau, located in Chanteuges (Haute-Loire), Belly Wine Experiment is as much an experiment as a winemaking business. The creative duo has it in spades: Claire is the sister of Adrien Sage, a fan of underwater wine aging but above all an importer of Catalan wines. Hence the presence of Catalan grape varieties in Belly Wine Experiment's blends, alongside Burgundy, Auvergne, and Jura grape varieties, readily found in the same bottle. Aimé is the son of Manu Duveau, a poet-winemaker from Auvergne, a former stonemason, and a great winemaker of local Gamays at his Domaine de l'Égrappille. The unique feature of Belly Wine Experiment is the exoticism (in the literal sense) of the blends, with Xarel lo from Catalonia, for example, blending naturally with Gamay from Puy-de-Dôme. The wines are made using semi-carbonic maceration, without the addition of chemical additives or excessive manipulation in the cellar. The winery is also known for its high-quality, vinous perries.
Vagabond Red 2022
Vagabond is an organic (Ecocert) and natural red wine from Beaujolais, made by Benoît Camus from Gamay. This Vin de France is produced in the south of the appellation, in the Pierre Dorées terroir. Its name evokes the winemaker's life as a seasonal farmer before purchasing his vineyards in Beaujolais.
Vinification
Growing on clay-limestone soils, the Gamay vines of Beaujolais are cultivated and harvested by hand, as the steep terrain prohibits any mechanized work. The harvest undergoes a semi-carbonic maceration process for fifteen days. The wine is aged in concrete vats for twelve months.
Tasting
Two vintages from Benoît Camus are currently available, this one being the "sweeter" of the two. It is an organic and natural Beaujolais with rich and vibrant fruit—strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, cherry, redcurrant—which we recommend drinking well chilled. The acidity and freshness are remarkable, and the wine offers notes of humus and wet stone. A touch of spice: nutmeg. It is a very aromatic wine, a charmer that will appreciate being paired with charcuterie, cured meats, Red Meats and roasted poultry.
Nature first, nature always
The terroir of Pierre Dorées
Orange, Rosé 2020
Domaine Bélicard
Un nom intrigant, une robe rosée, une structure inattendue : « Orange » du Domaine Bélicard est un vin qui brouille les pistes et élargit les horizons du rosé. Vin nature issu à 100 % de Gamay cultivé en bio dans le Beaujolais, ce millésime 2020 est une proposition audacieuse, presque méditative, loin des clichés fruités et acidulés.
Un rosé libre à l’esprit oxydatif
La macération courte de quelques heures révèle une robe soutenue, aux reflets légèrement orangés, tandis que l’élevage de trois mois en cuve béton et une approche volontairement peu interventionniste laissent place à une micro-oxydation maîtrisée. Aucun intrant œnologique, levures indigènes, et un jus qui s’exprime sans retenue. Le résultat : un rosé atypique, complexe, avec du fond et une belle capacité à évoluer.
Un profil aromatique à part
Au nez, ce sont les fleurs séchées qui dominent, suivies de notes de fruits noirs, de fruits jaunes très mûrs, et une touche zestée rappelant l’écorce d’agrumes. En bouche, la matière est ample, presque tannique, avec une sensation saline en finale. La légère oxydation apporte du relief et une personnalité marquée, sans déséquilibre.
À déguster autrement
Orange 2020 est un rosé d’auteur, à servir entre 10 et 12 °C, sans carafage, sur des moments d’apéritif contemplatifs ou des plats simples mais savoureux. Il peut aussi vieillir quelques années en cave (jusqu’à 10 ans), pour explorer ses nuances plus profondes. Un vin pour curieux éclairés et palais aventureux.
Le Rocher rouge 2018,
This infinitely silky and luscious red, mineral and very straightforward, is a Beaujolais-Villages that is ideally enjoyed between 14 and 16°C. It is made from Beaujolais Gamay grapes grown in the Combe Fleurette area, at an altitude of 550 meters and on an average 40% slope, facing south, on a plot of blue granite with very shallow soil. The vines, twenty-five years old, rest on a rocky outcrop. The harvest is aged in whole bunches for forty days with regular turning. After pressing, the young wine is aged on fine lees in Burgundy oak barrels. Bottling is done in the waning moon, without fining or filtration.
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Nicolas Chemarin, nicknamed "P'tit Grobis" as a resident of Marchampt (Beaujolais), is the fourth generation of winemaker on his family wine estate in the Beaujolais-Villages appellation, on stony land where he crafts wines of surprising depth and sincerity. In 2005, he took over two hectares of his father's vines and in 2006 he produced his first vintages. In 2008, he acquired other vines and decided to devote himself solely to his estate, whose very steep terroir consists of poor, rocky soils on gray granite rock. The vines rest on the bedrock through very thin soil, and their roots plunge deep into the rock. Depending on the configuration of the soil, the vines are pruned in goblet or raised on stakes. Their average age is eighty years. The grape varieties, Gamay and Chardonnay, are classically Beaujolais. Nicolas also cultivates two other terroirs in the Régnié appellation: Les Bullats, with light, filtering sandy soils, and La Haute Ronze, very close to Morgon, whose deeper, clayey soils produce full-bodied wines. The vintages undergo long macerations (from 18 to 30 days) with punching down and temperature control (Nicolas works cold, around 20°C). The aging is done partially in thermoregulated concrete vats for a third, the remaining two thirds passing into barrels of four to ten wines in order to provide oxygenation but little or no woody sensation. Nicolas Chemarin is already very well known in the natural world for his sweet and fruity vintages, wines of pleasure, and for vintages from difficult and magnificent terroirs, provided with admirable and complex mineral, aromatic and spicy notes.
Magnum P'tit Nouveau Gamay - Red - 2019
Vincent Wallard
This is an all-gamay carbonic maceration extracted from grapes from the Jean-François Debourg estate in southern Beaujolais. Fresh and crisp, it offers beautiful notes of red fruits (cherry). Decanting is required to allow its sweet and gourmet qualities to express themselves.
Natural wine with no added sulfites.
Les Vignes de Jeannot Red 2017
This red wine from the Beaujolais-Villages appellation (of course, 100% Gamay), offering a more than reasonable price-quality ratio, comes from old vines that belonged to Jean Chemarin, ancestor of our current winemaker: hence the name on the label. A freshness that is explained by the altitude of the plot (450 meters). This wine has undergone two years of aging, half in vats and the other half in Burgundy barrels. He is charming, captivating, fruity, with beautiful notes of strawberry.
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Nicolas Chemarin, nicknamed "P'tit Grobis" as a resident of Marchampt (Beaujolais), is the fourth generation of winemaker on his family wine estate in the Beaujolais-Villages appellation, on a land full of stones where he crafts wines of surprising depth and sincerity. In 2005, he took over two hectares of vines from his father and in 2006 he signed his first vintages. In 2008, he acquired other vines and decided to devote himself solely to his estate, whose terroir, very steep, consists of rocky and poor soils on a gray granite rock. The vines rest on the bedrock through very thin soil, and their roots plunge deep into the rock. Depending on the soil configuration, the vines are pruned in goblet or raised on stakes. Their average age is eighty years. The grape varieties, Gamay and Chardonnay, are classically Beaujolais. Nicolas also cultivates two other terroirs in the Régnié appellation: Les Bullats, with light, filtering sandy soils, and La Haute Ronze, very close to Morgon, whose deeper, clayey soils produce full-bodied wines. The vintages undergo long macerations (from 18 to 30 days) with punching down and temperature control (Nicolas works cold, around 20°C). Aging is partially done in temperature-controlled concrete vats for a third, the remaining two-thirds being spent in barrels of four to ten wines to provide oxygenation but little or no oaky sensation. Nicolas Chemarin is already well known in the natural world for his sweet and fruity vintages, pleasure wines, and for vintages from difficult and magnificent terroirs, with admirable and complex mineral, aromatic and spicy notes.
Beaujolais Lancié Red 2018,
Domaine Bélicard
Within the Beaujolais Villages AOP appellation, Domaine Bélicard produces an authentic and generous wine, reflecting the region's granite terroir. Made from the Gamay Noir grape variety, this wine combines deliciousness and complexity with excellent aging potential.
A Beaujolais Villages that is both rounded and spicy
Vinified using carbonic maceration, an emblematic Beaujolais technique, it reveals superb aromatic intensity. Its 9-month aging in concrete vats gives it a silky texture and a beautiful expression of fruit.
A complex bouquet and a balanced palate
This organic Beaujolais seduces with its aromas of candied red and black fruits, accompanied by spicy and undergrowth notes. The palate is round and ample, with a beautiful structure and a persistent finish.
What to enjoy this wine with?
Served at 14-16°C, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with shellfish, creamy cheeses or cooked fish.
L'air de Rien Sparkling Rosé 2020
Jérome Lambert
Despite its name, L'Air de rien is not lacking in air, as it has a healthy dose of bubbles, effervescence, pleasure, and color. This is a sparkling natural rosé with a beautiful light color, Montmorency cherry, crushed strawberry. Intensely refreshing with delicate mineral aromas and quite a few small red fruits, ennobled by a gentle bitterness that adds an extra dimension to this beautiful wine with sweet orange peel on the finish. This lovely and tender pet'nat' comes from a hand-harvested Gamay grape growing on schist and clay-limestone soils. The harvest is processed by direct pressing and the wine is aged on lees before disgorging.
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On his four-hectare estate, entirely organic and planted with Chenin, Grolleau, Gamay and Cabernet Franc, Jérôme is as much a winemaker as he is a farmer: he raises chickens, pigs, sheep and takes this mixed crop-livestock activity very seriously, coupled with the production of typical Anjou charcuterie. His Loire Eden, in fact, is located in the south of Anjou, in Rablay-sur-Layon. The son of a winemaker, as a child, he already enjoyed picking grapes, crushing them and letting them ferment. The desire to make wine has never left him, in fact: in 2003, he got his hands dirty, took part in pruning the vines at Philippe Cesbron's and took the opportunity to try his hand at some grapes donated by local winegrowers. The following year, his adventure really began with twenty ares of vines, but although his estate grew year by year, it would not reach one hectare for another fifteen years. In 2003, he discovered that adding sulfite was detrimental to the wines: he never added more and was completely satisfied with the result, without making too much noise about it around him. It was only a little later that he learned about the existence of natural wines and understood that he was not alone. All his vintages since then have been without added sulfur, and are nonetheless straightforward, drinkable and flawless. For him, even the wood of the barrels is an additive; This shows the attention he pays to the naturalness and truth of the vine.
Je t'aime moi non plus Sparkling Rosé 2024,
A natural sparkling wine that plays with emotions, "Je t'aime moi non plus" is a sparkling rosé by La Tribu Alonso, designed as a tribute to the sensuality and spontaneity of Gamay. Coming from a sunny granite terroir in Beaujolais, this festive and delicately fruity wine is produced using the ancestral method, offering a fine and delicious bubble, both fresh and velvety.
A seductive and airy Pet' Nat’
Made from three Gamay varieties (Vialla, Troye and Gascon), this wine seduces with its finesse and low alcohol content (8.5%), making it a perfect ally for moments of sharing without heaviness. The ancestral method, which consists of bottling the juice during fermentation, gives it a natural effervescence and a beautiful liveliness on the palate.
A delicate and captivating bouquet
Upon opening, the nose reveals a delicious blend of fresh raspberry, bright citrus fruits and juicy pear, with a slightly floral touch. On the palate, the velvety texture envelops the palate while retaining a refreshing acidity that perfectly balances its fruity generosity.
An ideal companion for an aperitif
With its fine bubbles and vibrant freshness, "Je t’aime moi non plus" is the perfect companion for convivial moments. Served between 10 and 12°C, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but also pairs wonderfully with light dishes such as tapas, seafood, or a strawberry and basil salad. Enjoy now or keep for up to 5 years to explore its evolution.
Lulu Red 2022 Magnum
Lulu, here in magnum format, is a highly sought-after cuvée from Patrick Bouju, an Auvergne winemaker deeply attached to his terroir and his old Gamay d'Auvergne vines. An organic, natural red wine with no added sulfites, it is one of its creator's most iconic and sought-after vintages. Classified as a Vin de France. The magnum amplifies and deepens its character.
Vinification
Lulu comes from a basalt plot in Corent, planted with very old Gamay d'Auvergne vines over seventy years old. The soil is worked biodynamically and with animal traction on a basalt terroir. The destemmed harvest macerates for five months in whole bunches. It is aged for one year in sandstone amphorae.
Tasting
Lulu is at once distinguished, complex, charming and easy to drink. The fruit, round, opulent and slightly candied (blackberry, morello cherry), gives way on the palate to a lively, slightly saline minerality, with just the right touch of astringency and spice. It is a delicious and velvety cuvée, with animal and spicy notes, where the red fruits are generously expressed. Decanting recommended. Pairing: anything good goes with a good wine. Grilled meats, pounti, Auvergne cuisine, Red meats, charcuterie…
Learn more about Patrick Bouju and the La Bohème estate
Near Billom, the Tuscany of Auvergne, once covered in vines, is the privileged domain of Gamay d'Auvergne, an ancient strain of the grape variety. It is here, on these volcanic soils, that Patrick Bouju works, mainly with old vines.
Viticulture and trade
Patrick breathes new life into the often abandoned terroirs of Puy-de-Dôme and its indigenous grape varieties. Under the La Bohème estate, he operates as a wine merchant using purchased organic grapes. His exclusive Culinaries partnerships are famous: with Action Bronson for the series A la Natural, with Jason Ligas in Greece for Sous le Végétal…
A winemaker who lends a helping hand
The current renaissance of the Auvergne vineyard (which was once the third largest in France) owes a lot to Patrick. The fact that he likes to lend a hand to his winemaker friends in France and elsewhere only confirms his image as a role model, a leader. Its noble, chiseled, distinguished, never trivial wines are immediately recognizable in the glass.
Jour de Fête Sparkling Rosé 2019
Marie and Vincent Tricot
You pour it, pour it, pour it again, and you're amazed to have emptied the bottle. This organic, natural sparkling rosé wine doesn't bear this name for nothing. Made using the ancestral method (bottling during fermentation, which completes in the container), Jour de Fête is a seductive natural sparkling wine made from Gamay d'Auvergne that doesn't lend itself to melancholy. It displays a deep, slightly cloudy strawberry-raspberry color that already invites indulgence. On the nose, cherry, raspberry, and the promise of a vinous and concentrated sparkling wine, not just a gurgling experience. It can be described as both gurgling and complex.
The cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and strawberry are confirmed on the palate with a great deal of sweetness and indulgence, a little sugar reminiscent of the raspberry fruit paste from Auvergne, and the slight bitterness of the volcanic soil Gamay in the background. The effervescence is moderate, we also perceive citrus notes (orange, mandarin) and the floral notes are then revealed with a touch of violet. The roundness is pleasant, the freshness is exceptional. Made from Gamays grown on hillsides on volcanic and clay-limestone soils, Jour de fête is truly exceptional and as joyful and festive as its label promises.
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Among the generation of Auvergne winemakers who, at the dawn of the 21st century, are reviving the vineyards of this beautiful volcanic province of the Massif Central from the ashes using organic and natural methods, Marie and Vincent Tricot are pioneers, and their name is well known to those who have long loved natural wine. After a colorful winemaking journey that took them from Beaujolais to Chile and from Chile to Costières-de-Nîmes, they landed in Auvergne, at the foot of the Puy de Dôme, in the commune of Orcet where they took over Claude Prugnard's vineyard, a land that has not seen the slightest chemical input for thirty years. The estate is located on a hillside on the left bank of the Allier River, in a volcanic clay-limestone area near the vineyards of Châteaugay, Chanturgue, and Corent. They acquired it in 2003 and have since been making wines from Auvergne Gamay, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, with a little Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat. These rare and sought-after wines are mainly sold directly. They have a straightforward, flamboyant profile and express themselves with as much character as simplicity.
Gamay : un cépage de convivialité, de fraîcheur et de fruit
Le Gamay est l’un des cépages rouges les plus anciens et les plus emblématiques de la viticulture française. Né au cœur de la Bourgogne, il apparaît dans les écrits dès le XIVe siècle. La première mention date de 1360, dans le petit village de Gamay, situé près de Saint-Aubin, qui lui a donné son nom.
Dès ses origines, ce cépage a suscité à la fois fascination et controverses. Au XVe siècle, le duc Philippe le Hardi décida de l’arracher de Bourgogne au profit du Pinot Noir, le jugeant trop rustique et trop productif. Mais cette décision, loin de signer son arrêt de mort, ouvrit une nouvelle ère : il s’installa solidement plus au sud, dans le Beaujolais, où il trouva un terroir idéal pour s’épanouir.
Un cépage fortement ancré dans le Beaujolais
Aujourd’hui, le Gamay est indissociable du Beaujolais. Il couvre environ 98 % du vignoble de cette région située entre Mâcon et Lyon. Là, il donne naissance à des vins qui vont bien au-delà de l’image parfois réductrice du Beaujolais Nouveau. Grâce à la diversité des sols – granite, schiste, argile et sable – il révèle une étonnante palette de styles, depuis des vins légers, fruités et gouleyants, jusqu’à des cuvées profondes et structurées, capables de vieillir plusieurs décennies.
Le Gamay est aussi présent dans la vallée de la Loire, où il offre des vins rouges et rosés vifs, notamment dans les appellations Anjou, Touraine, Coteaux du Vendômois ou encore Cheverny. Dans ces régions plus fraîches, il exprime une personnalité croquante, souvent marquée par les fruits rouges acidulés.
Au-delà de la France, le cépage a voyagé. On le retrouve en Suisse, notamment autour du lac Léman, où il est souvent assemblé au Pinot Noir pour produire la fameuse Dôle. Il existe aussi des plantations au Canada, en Oregon, en Nouvelle-Zélande et même au Japon, preuve que ce raisin conserve une attractivité internationale.
Synonymes et dénominations
Selon les régions, le Gamay porte différents noms. En Val de Loire, on parle parfois de Gamay de Touraine. En Suisse, il est simplement désigné sous le terme « Gamay », mais on le retrouve en assemblage sous l’appellation Dôle. Dans certains textes anciens, il est mentionné sous le nom de Petit Gamay ou Bourguignon Noir.
Ces variations n’altèrent en rien sa singularité : le Gamay reste un cépage typique des climats tempérés, qui aime les sols granitiques et sableux.
Description physique du cépage
Le Gamay est une vigne vigoureuse, relativement productive, avec un débourrement précoce. Ses grappes sont moyennes à grandes, souvent coniques et compactes. Les baies sont rondes, d’un bleu noir intense, recouvertes d’une pruine abondante. Leur peau est fine, ce qui les rend sensibles aux maladies cryptogamiques, mais leur pulpe est juteuse et sucrée, donnant des vins à la fois généreux et élégants.
Les feuilles sont assez grandes, trilobées, d’un vert clair légèrement brillant. La maturité du Gamay est précoce à moyenne, ce qui en fait un cépage bien adapté aux climats continentaux et aux coteaux ensoleillés.
Particularités viticoles
Le Gamay est réputé pour sa productivité. C’est un cépage qui peut fournir des rendements élevés, parfois au détriment de la qualité. Mais lorsqu’il est maîtrisé – en limitant les rendements et en privilégiant des vieilles vignes enracinées sur des sols pauvres – il révèle une profondeur et une finesse remarquables.
Il est particulièrement adapté aux sols granitiques du Beaujolais, où il donne ses expressions les plus pures. Sur des sols plus argileux, il tend à produire des vins plus lourds et moins élégants. La gestion du vignoble est donc essentielle pour en tirer le meilleur parti.
Le Gamay est aussi le cépage emblématique de la macération carbonique, une technique qui consiste à vinifier les grappes entières dans une cuve saturée de gaz carbonique. Cette méthode favorise l’extraction d’arômes fruités intenses et de tanins souples, apportant des vins gouleyants, faciles à boire dans leur jeunesse. Mais le Gamay peut aussi être vinifié de manière plus traditionnelle, offrant alors des cuvées structurées et taillées pour la garde.
Un profil aromatique reconnaissable
Le Gamay séduit avant tout par sa générosité aromatique. C’est un cépage qui met en avant le fruit, avec une explosion de notes de cerise, de framboise, de fraise, de cassis et parfois de mûre. On y retrouve aussi des arômes floraux (pivoine, violette) et, selon le terroir, des touches épicées (poivre, réglisse) ou minérales.
En bouche, il offre une attaque souple, une texture légère à moyenne, et une fraîcheur naturelle qui le rend particulièrement digeste. Les vins jeunes sont généralement souples, fruités, faciles à boire. Mais les cuvées issues des crus du Beaujolais, comme Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Côte de Brouilly ou Fleurie, montrent une tout autre facette : structure plus affirmée, tanins présents et un potentiel de garde impressionnant.
Styles de vins produits
Les vins légers et fruités
Dans sa version la plus simple, le Gamay offre des vins rouges sans lourdeur, vifs et gouleyants. Ce style est typique des Beaujolais Villages ou du fameux Beaujolais Nouveau. Ces vins se dégustent jeunes, souvent dans l’année qui suit la récolte, et séduisent par leur côté joyeux et festif.
Les crus du Beaujolais
Les dix crus du Beaujolais – Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Juliénas, Chiroubles, Saint-Amour, Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chénas et Régnié – révèlent toute la complexité du Gamay. Chaque cru possède sa propre identité. Par exemple, Morgon produit des vins puissants et charpentés, capables de vieillir 10 à 20 ans. Fleurie, en revanche, produit des vins plus délicats et floraux.
Les vins rosés et effervescents
Le Gamay peut aussi être vinifié en rosé, notamment dans la vallée de la Loire, où il donne des vins vifs et fruités. On le retrouve également dans certains Crémants, où sa fraîcheur naturelle est un atout pour l’élaboration de vins effervescents.
Les vins naturels
Dans le monde des vins naturels, le Gamay occupe une place de choix. Grâce à son fruit éclatant et à sa fraîcheur, il se prête parfaitement à des vinifications sans intrants. Ces cuvées mettent en avant la pureté du raisin et l’énergie du terroir, séduisant un public en quête d’authenticité.
Accords mets et vins
Le Gamay est l’ami de la table. Grâce à sa légèreté et à sa fraîcheur, il accompagne une grande variété de plats.
Les vins jeunes et fruités se marient avec des charcuteries, des plats simples, des grillades et des tapas.
Les crus plus structurés accompagnent des viandes rouges, des volailles rôties, des plats en sauce et même certains fromages à pâte molle.
Les versions rosées trouvent leur place à l’apéritif, avec des salades estivales ou des fruits de mer.
Sa polyvalence en fait un vin de convivialité, toujours adapté aux repas entre amis comme aux grandes tables.
Potentiel de garde
Contrairement aux idées reçues, le Gamay peut vieillir. Si les Beaujolais Nouveaux et les cuvées légères doivent être bues rapidement, les crus du Beaujolais peuvent évoluer magnifiquement avec le temps. Un Moulin-à-Vent ou un Morgon peut se conserver 10, 15 voire 20 ans, développant des arômes de fruits compotés, d’épices et de sous-bois.
Le Gamay à travers l’Europe et le monde
Si la France reste son berceau et son territoire privilégié, le Gamay a su séduire d’autres vignobles. En Suisse, il est largement cultivé dans le canton de Genève et dans le Valais, où il est assemblé avec le Pinot Noir pour donner des vins harmonieux.
En Nouvelle-Zélande, dans l’île du Nord, il produit des rouges croquants et fruités. Au Canada, en Ontario et en Colombie-Britannique, il offre des vins légers, parfaitement adaptés au climat. Même au Japon, quelques parcelles sont consacrées à ce cépage, pour répondre à une demande locale croissante.
Le Gamay et les vins naturels
Dans l’univers des vins naturels, le Gamay est devenu un cépage phare. Ses arômes éclatants et sa buvabilité en font un allié parfait pour les vinifications sans soufre et sans artifice. De nombreux vignerons du Beaujolais, pionniers de ce mouvement, ont contribué à donner au Gamay une image moderne et avant-gardiste.
Ces vins séduisent un public jeune et curieux, qui cherche des cuvées sincères, vivantes et faciles à boire. Le Gamay incarne ainsi une nouvelle manière d’aborder le vin : moins formelle, plus spontanée et résolument tournée vers le partage.
Conclusion : le vin de la convivialité
Le Gamay est injustement sous-estimé, qui mérite d’être redécouvert. Capable de produire aussi bien des vins simples et gourmands que des cuvées profondes et ambitieuses, il incarne la diversité et la richesse de la viticulture française.
Qu’il s’agisse d’un Beaujolais Nouveau joyeux, d’un Fleurie délicat ou d’un Morgon puissant, chaque verre raconte une histoire : celle d’un raisin généreux, enraciné dans ses terroirs et toujours fidèle à son identité.
Le Gamay, c’est avant tout un vin de plaisir, un vin de partage, un vin qui rassemble. Sa fraîcheur, sa légèreté et son fruit en font l’expression même de la convivialité.
