Gamay |
Organic |
This “old vines” vintage is among the great Brouillys. An intense red color with purple highlights and powerful aromas of red fruits illustrate the wine. The palate is racy, with a very good texture and reveals a pleasant mineral note that precedes a very aromatic and fruity finish.
Appelation |
Brouilly |
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Vineyard |
Soils consist of clay-limestone with blue schist in the subsoil. Age of vines are 45-55 years. |
Vinification |
Late manual harvest with over-ripe small berries. Whole bunches. Carbonic maceration over 10 to 12 days without crushing. First pressing 1 month after malolactic fermentation. |
The Tracot estate has been rooted in Beaujolais for over eighty years and four generations. Today, Jean-Paul Dubost runs the 29-hectare estate in Lantignié and several small parcels in five of the Beaujolais Cru villages. Passionate about his terroir, he offers a range of wines that reflect all the nuances of Beaujolais. A precise and tailor-made approach with manual work all year long, respecting traditions and his terroir.