2022 Du Grappin 'Lardons' Beaujolais Villages, France Val di Toro 5 hectare parcel of young

5 hectare parcel of young vines

it’s tailored for oysters

No added sulfides

Gentle slope

2022 Du Grappin 'Lardons' Beaujolais Villages, France Val di Toro 5 hectare parcel of youngFrom a late ripening, high elevation parcel in Fleurie Ponci, its harvested a full week later than most of Fleurie which brings excellent phenolic balance (and as Andrew puts it, the joyousness) to the wine. Full carbonic maceration in concrete tank combined with the extra hang time comes together for a remarkably layered, complex bottle of classic Beaujolais. Lardons is a cheeky nod to the soil here, a unique pink granite with streaks of white quartz