JouJou, Clos Bateau - 2021

Name: JouJou, Clos Bateau
Brand: Clos Bateau
SKU: 45025
Price: 44.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 45025 750 mL

A fruity, lithe, pure-berried wine made from Gamay vines planted in the pink soils of two vineyards near Lantignié in Beaujolais: Les Monthieux and Montmerand. Spritzy upon opening as the natural by-product of fermentation of carbon dioxide acts as a preservative. The fruit was hand-harvested and fermented (semi-carbonic maceration) and was only sulphured at bottling. Lively on the palate and a fine match with roasted salmon and garlic potatoes.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-Region

Beaujolais

Producer

Clos Bateau

Grape Variety

Gamay

Production Methods

Organic

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

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Staff Pick Notes

Sylvie and Thierry Klok-de Visser are new kids on the block in Beaujolais; they moved into their Lantignié domaine in 2019. To cultivate biodiversity in their vineyards, they planted over 100 fruit and nut trees throughout their 8 hectares of land. They also have herbs growing amongst the vines, which their sheep (who are valued members of their team) graze on throughout the winter, helping to fertilize the soil. Joujou, which means "toy" in French, is a wine to have fun with. It's youthful, exuberant, and beguiling. Blood orange and ruby grapefruit dominate the scene, rather than the cherries and raspberries we expect from Gamay. Savory and herbal tones meld with the tart and slightly bitter fruit. This wine is pure jewel-toned joy.

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Glossary

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Beaujolais

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