After a brilliant reposé @domainehumbrecht1619 it’s time to turn further south on our French wine tour as we visit @Domaine Rochette in Beaujolais @vigneronsdubeaujolais @destinationbeaujolais   Y’all are in for a treat!

Although Duke Philip the Bold banned #gamay from his vineyards in 1395 you should not be fooled … for Domaine Rochette is a force to be reckoned with and they have overcome history to produce truly delicious wines.

Too many people think that all Beaujolais is #beaujolaisnouveau … whilst there is certainly a place for those wines (and some including theirs can be quite special!) you can also taste the master craftsmanship and fruit of their lovely wines.

I adored meeting Chantal and hearing about the great work of Matthieu as well, who I hope to meet in the future! She has a warm knowing smile and an @manvswine passion for the vine!

Their vines are situated on the slopes of hills overlooking the Ardèche Valley with 15 hectares of vines including 4 crus, they have the perfect setup to make beautiful wines.

Although they have nearly a dozen different bottles I had the pleasure of tasting their Villages Rouge and Morgon Côte du Py Fût de chêne 2019 in particular. The Villages was fresh, red fruit forward with a little leaf and some encouraging mouthfeel from integrated tannins. Easy to drink and ready for any occasion!

The 2019 on the other hand was a #bordeaux lover’s #beaujolais ! Phenomenal oak from 15 months with strong tannins, crimson cherries and a soupçon of vanilla. Like the #energizerbunny … it kept going and going and going and … wow!

All of their wines are between €7,80 – 13 and are packed with taste and value. Are you near Beaujolais?? Check them out! If not get in touch … I’d love to help out! Keep following me this week on our way to @vinsdumedoc #portesouvertesenmedoc as we head to #champagne ‘s  @champagne.vincent.lamoureux in the next blog post to discover some of the best small family champagne in the region! Drink well today and Santé!!

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