Beaujolais Rosé D'une Nuit 2018 Vintage History
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
BEAUJOLAIS ROSÉ D’UNE NUIT 2018 HISTORY WINEMAKING The 15th century Château de Corcelles is an Gamay grapes are picked early morning on exceptional site in the heart of the Beaujo- fresh temperatures. Then they go directly to lais vineyards. Listed as a Historical Monu- menbrane press and are pressed after a short ment since 1927. Owned by the Richard time maceration. Then fermentation is long , family since 1984 with ensuing updating of at low temperature (from 14°c to 16°c). After equipment. Everything is managed with the malolocatic fermentation , the wine is aged ultimate goal of obtaining the best potential shortly on tank before an early bottling end of from the harvest – both in quality and in dis- December or beginning january. tinctive style. There is a high proportion of old vines on the estate; the average age of the VINTAGE vines is over 40 years (having been planted 2018 is an hot and dry vintage. Despite a in the 70s). Trying to create balance in the fresh and rainy beginnig of spring, hard to vineyards by lowering the planting density manage on vineyard, then rain stops and of young vines along with the use of modern temperatures quickly increased. The summer techniques. The focus is therefore on long- was dry and maturity arrives beginnig of sep- term respect of the terroir. tember. Ripeness was very good, with also a good quantity of grapes. Results: balanced REGION wines, fruitness, structure and complexity! Beaujolais, Burgundy, France TASTING NOTES VARIETAL Pale pink color, a fresh and expressive nose 100% Gamay dominated by fruit aromas (white peach) and white flowers. In the mouth, a nice acidity and VINEYARDS a good roundness with complex aromas. 92 hectares. Density between 7000 to 10000 feet. We adapt the terroir, decree, TECHNICAL INFORMATION environment respect. 70% in gobelet-style. pH: 3.41 Renewing 1-2% per year. Residual Sugar: 0.2g/l Alcohol: 13.5% WINEMAKER Total Acidity: 3.22 g/l Rémi Jean Production: 3,700 cases 48 Harbor Park Drive , Suite D . Port Washington, New York . 11050 . (516) 918.6239.