Domaine de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Clos de la Grand Cour Magnum 2022

Domaine de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Clos de la Grand Cour Magnum 2022

Jean-Louis Dutraive
$119.00

Grape: Gamay
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

The Jean-Louis Dutraive Domaine de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Clos de la Grand Cour Magnum 2022 offers a captivating expression of Gamay from this esteemed Beaujolais cru. On the nose, it presents a vibrant bouquet of fresh red fruits, predominantly cherry and raspberry, intertwined with delicate floral notes of violet and a subtle hint of spice, perhaps white pepper. The palate is equally expressive, showcasing a juicy and energetic character with a medium body, supported by bright acidity and fine, chalky tannins that provide structure without being aggressive. The magnum format likely contributes to a slower evolution, promising further integration and complexity over time. The finish is persistent and clean, echoing the red fruit and floral nuances, leaving a delightful and elegant impression. This is a Fleurie that beautifully balances its inherent delicacy with a lovely underlying intensity and terroir-driven minerality.

Jean-Louis Dutraive is the fourth-generation vigneron behind Domaine de la Grand'Cour in Fleurie, one of the benchmark estates for naturally made Beaujolais. His family holdings include old vines in Fleurie, Brouilly and Brouilly's neighboring crus, with the core of the domaine centered on organically farmed vineyards around the Grand'Cour property. Dutraive's wines are made with native yeasts, whole clusters, long semi-carbonic fermentations and very little sulfur, giving them the lifted aromatics and silky structure that make Fleurie feel both delicate and complete. They are transparent wines, but never fragile, full of red fruit, flowers and granite energy.