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Red French Wine
The wines of the Beaujolais are some of the most approachable, delicate, beautifully scented and sensually flavoured of red wines. As delightful to the palate as their countryside is to the eyes, Beaujolais can only come from one of the most picturesque 'quartiers' of France: home-grown in the valleys and rolling hills folded between Mâcon and Lyon in central eastern France. Bright red hues with soft purple undertones dance in the glass; youthfull juicy, supple fruit aromas open to a palate of crushed red berries with some underlying peppery floral notes of peonies and iris.
Brand
Les Iris
Preparation and Usage
Open, pour and enjoy on its own or drink it as the locals do - lightly chilled as an apéritif with country pâté or roast chicken.
ABV (%)
12.5
Grape Variety
Gamay. Gamay, Garganega Bianca
Tasting Notes
Exhuberant fruity red wine with juicy crushed strawberries and cherry characters. The palate is soft and approachable with vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering bitter cherry finish.
Serving Suggestions
Open, pour and enjoy on its own or drink it as the locals do - lightly chilled as an apéritif with country pâté or roast chicken.
Producer
Boutinot France
Agent
Boutinot
Winemaker
Eric Monnin
History
Boutinot France¿s new offices are in the middle of vineyards of St Véran AC on the southern perimeter of the Mâconnais. Drive five minutes down the road and cross the border into the northern rim of the Beaujolais cru, St. Amour ¿ the village in which Samantha Bailey, our winemaker responsible for Beaujolais & Mâconnais, got married ¿ all the hilly Beaujolais crus lie to the south in front of you.
Regional Information
Gamay vines grown on the slopes of the rolling beaujolais hills.
Current Vintage
2011
Vinification Details
Whole bunch Gamay is fermented using traditional carbonic maceration techniques. Short cuvasion is used in order to keep the up front juicy fruit characters.