2020 Chateau de Javernand Chiroubles Les Gatilles

Producer: Chateau de Javernand   
Region: Chiroubles, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Gamay 
Year: 2020 

James Suckling, 

"The bright fruit and juiciness of this elegant, medium-bodied Chiroubles is immediately appealing. A touch of soft tannin and harmonious acidity on the palate confirm that. Slightly simple finish, but very enjoyable." 

Winemaker Notes:

"Gatilles are the little grey lizards that are abundant in the vineyards of Chiroubles, where the sunlight warms the sandy, stony soils. The 2019 Gatilles is made from 40-50 year old Gamay Noir vines from different vineyard plots of sand over granite bedrock. All vineyards are in organic converstion. Some plots are vinified utilizing carbonic maceration while others are vinified using classic Burgundian techniques. The different plots are blended together and allowed to rest for nine months in neutral concrete tanks before bottling. The resulting wine has pretty floral nose with a mix of cherry and spice both on the nose and the palate. The wine is bright and round with juicy red fruits."

Alcohol: 13% 

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