# Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques (2023)

- **Producer:** Maison Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, black plum, blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry, red plum, redcurrant, bubblegum, leather, forest floor, tobacco

## About this wine

The Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2023 by Maison Louis Jadot is a 100% Gamay wine from the Beaujolais-Villages AOC. Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is a respected Burgundian producer committed to expressing terroir through minimal intervention winemaking. The grapes are sourced from prime Beaujolais-Villages locations in the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire regions, characterized by granite, clay, and calcareous soils. The 'Combe aux Jacques' cuvée is recognized for its balance and approachable elegance, serving as a gateway to Gamay wines.

## Interesting facts

- Gamay grapes thrive on granite soils, common in Beaujolais.
- Beaujolais-Villages wines are sourced from 38 specific villages.
- Louis Jadot has been named Winery of the Year thirteen times in 25 years.
- This wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and fruit-forward profile cut through richer dishes, while its moderate tannins complement proteins. Herbal notes in the wine can echo herbs used in cooking, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The Beaujolais Villages Combe aux Jacques 2023 is produced using semi-carbonic maceration, followed by a long maceration period for optimal extraction. Vinification and aging are conducted entirely in stainless steel vats to maintain the wine's fruit-forward character and freshness. This approach is guided by Maison Louis Jadot's philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for the grape and its origin.