Famille Dutraive Chiroubles Lieu Dit Javernand 2023

Famille Dutraive Chiroubles Lieu Dit Javernand 2023

Famille Dutraive
$42.00

Grape: Gamay
Vintage: 2023
Type: Red

Sourced from the sixty-year-old old-vine parcel called Javernand, this red wine represents a site-specific study in the Chiroubles appellation. The Dutraive family manages the hand-picked gamay grapes using low-intervention protocols on steep granite soils situated four-hundred meters above sea level. The winemaking follows a traditional beaujolaise carbonic maceration with whole bunches and native wild vineyard yeasts, bypassing modern extraction adjustments. It settles in old wood barrels to encourage structural integration without oak flavor manipulation.

It displays a bright ruby hue, releasing a perfumed nose of crushed wild strawberry, black currant, and dried rose petals. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame is juicy and direct, focusing on a fresh profile with excellent balance. Fine-grained, chalky tannins provide a subtle grip that shapes the fluid mouthfeel cleanly. A clean, central thread of mineral acidity runs through the center, keeping the palate refreshed. It finishes dry, leaving a savory trail of granite stones.

Winery

Famille Dutraive is a négociant project founded by acclaimed Beaujolais winemaker Jean-Louis Dutraive and his three children, Ophélie, Justin, and Lucas, following a destructive hailstorm in 2016. Located in Fleurie, Beaujolais, the family is renowned for their energetic, fresh, and soulful Gamay wines. To recover after the disastrous 2016 vintage, Jean-Louis established the négociant label to purchase organically-farmed grapes from trusted friends in various Beaujolais crus, including Chiroubles, Saint-Amour, and Chénas. This commitment mirrors the family's practices at their historic estate, Domaine de la Grand'Cour, which is certified organic. Despite being made from purchased fruit, the wines are produced with the same care and philosophy as their estate bottlings, resulting in pure and vibrant expressions of Beaujolais terroir. The project serves as a crucial way to integrate the next generation into the family business, ensuring the continuation of their natural winemaking legacy.