Domaine Jean Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2021

Description

Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2021 is a red wine from Beaujolais cru, Brouilly. Most Beaujolais red wines, made 100% from the Gamay grape, are the quintessential fruity wines but memories of characterless, peardrop-scented Beaujolais Nouveau mean that the name “Beaujolais” often sends a shudder down the spine.  But it is possible to find superb wines in the Beaujolais region especially in the higher classified wines of the crus Beaujolais – and because they are no longer particularly fashionable, the wines are often good value.  Brouilly is one of the 10 crus (cru here meaning a wine producing area rather than a single vineyard).

Jean-Claude Lapalu has a relatively small vineyard of old vines in Brouilly which he farms biodynamically; natural winemaking methods are used in the winery. Domaine Jean Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2021 has a beautiful perfume with aromas of red berries and violets for which Brouilly is known. Some examples of Brouilly can be pretty robust but this has a fruity complexity whilst retaining a refreshing acidity. It is mouth-wateringly good. More savoury notes are starting to develop in the wine but the overall impression is of a soft fruity red wine that can be served at room temperature or cooler.

For another cru Beaujolais, try the iconic Marcel Lapierre MorgonMarcel Lapierre Morgon.