Laurence et Remi Dufaitre Brouilly Aoc 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Laurence et Remi Dufaitre
Label Name:
 
Brouilly Aoc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Brouilly, Beaujolais
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Gamay
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Well-regarded by natural-wine reviewers (Burgundy-Report tasting notes praising freshness); Vivino user average ~4. 0 for related Côte de Brouilly listings; available from several natural-wine merchants

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, red currant) with floral and mineral notes, light body, fresh acidity, subtle earthy/mushroom undertones, soft tannins and a refreshing, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted poultry, charcuterie, grilled red meat, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: grilled pork/char siu, Korean BBQ, teriyaki chicken, mushroom/soy-based dishes, yakitori.

Production Method
Whole-bunch carbonic maceration, spontaneous/native yeast fermentation; aged in concrete or large neutral vats/2000L wooden vats; minimal SO2 on bottling; organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Laurence & Rémi Dufaitre (Domaine du Botheland) began acquiring vines around 2001 in Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières; they follow organic/natural practices influenced by Jules Chauvet.