Beaujolais 'La Platiere' Domaine Chasselay 2023

Beaujolais 'La Platiere' is a pure Gamay with a light and caressing taste, produced by Domaine Chasselay using sustainable agricultural and winemaking practices. The grapes used to make this wine come from the lieu-dit of 'La Platière', a term that refers to flat land at the foot of a hill. Like the entire vineyard area of the Domaine, this plot is also certified organic, reflecting the estate's great attention to the health of the environment. Furthermore, sulphites are not used during the entire winemaking process and are only added during bottling if necessary.

Domaine Chasselay Beaujolais 'La Platiere' is produced exclusively from Gamay grapes grown in accordance with certified organic farming principles on clay-limestone soils. The vines have an average age of 55 years and, due to their advanced age and high planting density, naturally produce very low yields. After harvesting, 80% of the whole bunches are pressed in stainless steel tanks where spontaneous alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and in contact with the skins. The subsequent ageing phase takes place in oak barrels on fine lees for 12 months, and the wine is finally bottled without undergoing any clarification or filtration.

The colour of Domaine Chasselay's Beaujolais 'La Platiere' is ruby red with violet reflections. The nose reveals intense fruity aromas of blackberry, raspberry and pomegranate, supported by earthy hints and spicy notes of vanilla and cinnamon. The palate is silky and enveloping, with soft tannins, good freshness and a fragrant finish. Like most Beaujolais wines, this Gamay is best served chilled, perhaps paired with a selection of cheeses.