Know your étiquette: Cru Beaujolais. I know what you’re thinking: the étiquette (French for label) doesn’t even say Beaujolais. True that; a bit of a quirk, but in fact these 10 pinnacles of Beaujolais terroir are their own appellations contrôlées.
Gamay doesn’t lose its sense of fun here, but we do get markedly more serious in terms of the impact of terroir on style and structure within this zone that measures roughly 24km by 12km. Winemaking tends to move towards more traditional #Burgundy practices than the famed carbonic maceration method – but the idea is to let the vineyard variations shine; pure-fruited wines should be assured. They will range from delicate, crisp and perfumed to dark and brooding examples fit for the cellar.
They can also be outrageously good value for wines of such character, quality and pleasure. Daniel Bouland’s meticulousness and talent is no secret, and wines like this are a treasure. Born of pink granite, this 2022 Chiroubles from the Chatenay lieu-dit is imported into Australia by Bibendum Wine Co (for whom I also write) and comes with an RRP of $61.
Anyone wanting to know more would do well to visit the excellent Inter Beaujolais website ([ Ссылка ]). The regional body has done an exceptional job of presenting itself and genuinely upping its game in recent years - and a shoutout on that front to my friend, former Inter Beaujolais president and Clos du Vieux Bourg founder Dominique Piron. Bravo!

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