Vivanterre, Gamay 2021

With Patrick Bouju and Justine Loiseau at the helm of the Vivanterre project, it’s no surprise these wines are delicious. The Gamay MVB grapes come from three separate vineyards in Beaujolais with contrasting soils from pink granite to deep clay rich in limestone. Whole cluster fermentation is followed by ageing in used oak barrels and clay amphorae. All harvesting, winemaking and elevage was done by Patrick Bouju and Justine Loiseau. The result is a structured wine with beautiful acidity married with rich dark fruit and a hint of spice. The Gamay MVB pairs well with grilled pork belly or a boeuf bourgignon.