Domaine J. Boulon Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes Corcelles-en-Beaujolais, Burgundy, France

Domaine J. Boulon Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes
Corcelles-en-Beaujolais, Burgundy, France

Beaujolais: the perfect summer red

It’s no secret that I’m particularly fond of Gamay, especially Gamay from the Beaujolais region. Gamay grown here produces wonderfully fresh wines, beautifully lifted, and redolent of bright, vibrant red fruits. Sadly, when I recommend Beaujolais, more often than not, the response I get is “No thanks, I don’t like Beaujolais.” That response is undoubtedly driven by a previous experience with “Beaujolais Nouveau,” the simple, fruity, “new wine” that arrives every third Thursday in November.

If you haven’t tried the real wines from Beaujolais, you’re in for a splendid treat. Beaujolais is more about lifted bright red fruit notes and less about density and tannin, making it one of the most enjoyable reds all through the heat of summer. Its soft easy-going tannins make it an excellent choice for spicy BBQ as well as grilled fish and chicken.

Already a Gamay aficionado? You’ll love this one — especially the price! Ever since Beaujolais was “discovered” by the soms and wine critics, the price has been steadily rising. On my last buying trip to Europe, I was determined to source reasonably priced Beaujolais. I was thrilled to find Domaine Boulon!

Burgundy's southern neighbor...

Gamay Noir

Driving south from Burgundy, as you enter Beaujolais, you’ll notice the landscape gradually shifts to more verdant, gently rolling hills. The red grape of choice also changes — from Pinot Noir in Burgundy to Gamay in Beaujolais.

The village of Corcelles-en-Beaujolais is a 30-minute drive south of the Mâcon and has been the Boulon family’s home since the 1850s. Hugo and Ludvine Boulon are the seventh generation of the family to run the estate’s holdings in the Beaujolais Cru villages of Morgon, Brouilly and Moulin à Vent.

Old Vine Gamay Goodness

Boulon Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes is selected from vineyard plots throughout the family’s old-vine holdings — from vines with an average age of 70 years. It’s aged entirely in glass-lined concrete vats, preserving the freshness and nuance of the old-vine fruit. In the glass, aromas of strawberry, plum, and cherry lead to an earth-driven palate that beautifully balances the vibrant, laser-etched fruit.

Insider Note:

This property also makes some spectacular Cru Beaujolais from there holdings in Morgon, Brouilly and Moulin à Vent.

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