Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles Claudius 2021 (6 Bottles) Beaujolais, France

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Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles Claudius 2021 (6 Bottles) Beaujolais, France

Name: Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles Claudius 2021 (6 Bottles) Beaujolais, France
SKU: 77503
Availability: InStock

by Fine Wine Cellars

$327.00 GST Included

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The Claudius is drawn from an east-facing, two-hectare plot of the family’s oldest vines, which were planted by Passot’s great-grandfather in the 1940s. The wine was made similarly to the Chiroubles above (whole bunches, semi-carbonic maceration, wild ferment, no sulphur, gentle extraction), but saw a further three months in concrete for a total of 11 months maturation. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with a sulphur addition only at bottling.

At once intense – stacks of red fruit aromas – yet bright and crisp, this is an impressive Cru Beaujolais in the 2021 context. Juicy and quite structured on the sleek palate, the crisp tannins building nicely at the long finish. From this producer’s oldest vines. Drink or hold.

Category: Gamay

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About Domaine de la Grosse Pierre

Domaine de la Grosse Pierre was established in 1979 but the story really comes to life in 2018 when Pauline Passot took over the Domaine. With new experiences, renewed energy, and fresh perspectives the wines soon reached new heights. It’s a familiar tale, but it is one we never get bored of telling.

Pauline Passot organically farms nine hectares of vines in Chiroubles, Morgon and Fleurie, many dating back to the 1940s, she practices biodynamics, and her winery approach is lo-fi, sensitive, and squeaky clean. These are wines, to quote Jancis Robinson, ‘for those who appreciate subtlety rather than mass’. Vivid, and nimble these are a super addition to our Beaujolais line up and they offer exceptional value in an increasingly premium region.

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