Domaine Jean Claude Lapalu
Beaujolais Villages
Gamay from Beaujolais, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Jean Claude Lapalu
Jean-Claude Lapalu began his domaine in 1996. Previously his family had been grape growers selling to the cooperative. He made his first commercial wines in 2000. Altogether he has 12 hectares of vines in Saint-Etienne-la-Varenne Brouilly most of which are old (60–80 years) and which are farmed organically. Lapalu is working biodynamically but is not yet certified.
Description
"The 2013 Beaujolais Villages Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, coming from 45-year-old vines, is exemplary. It has a captivating nose that somehow brings to mind the Scottish moorlands, as if skipping over wild heather! It is very well-defined. The palate has supple tannins on the entry and very well-judged acidity. It feels refined with good delineation and body on the finish, hints of orange rind lingering on the aftertaste. This is really quite superb." WA
Food Pairing
Accompanies wonderfully simple and local cuisine, especially meat dishes, pot-aufeu, stews.