# Beaujolais Villages Lantignié (2023)

- **Producer:** Alexandre Burgaud
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay Noir
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, violet, raspberry, cranberry, black cherry, redcurrant

## About this wine

Beaujolais Villages Lantignié Alexandre Burgaud 2023 is a 100% Gamay Noir from the Beaujolais region of France, classified as Beaujolais Villages AOC. The wine originates from Lantignié, an area known for its blue granite soils, where Alexandre Burgaud cultivates old vines, with an average age of 60 years and some exceeding a century. The estate, established in 2013, emphasizes low yields for quality. Alexandre Burgaud is recognized as a young winemaker committed to respecting the terroirs and traditions of his family's winemaking legacy.

## Interesting facts

- Vines average 60 years old, some over a century.
- Grown on blue granite soils, similar to Côte du Py.
- Winemaker is a rising star, cousin to Jean-Marc Burgaud.
- No oak is used in aging.

## Food pairing

The wine's juicy acidity and supple tannins make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of roasted meats and charcuterie, while its fruit notes complement earthy flavors like mushrooms and herbs. Its medium body allows it to stand up to a variety of proteins and richer vegetable dishes.

## Wine making process

The Beaujolais Villages Lantignié Alexandre Burgaud 2023 is produced using 100% Gamay Noir grapes. A key technique employed is semi-carbonic maceration, also known as whole-berry fermentation, often with the stems included. Fermentation occurs in neutral vessels such as concrete tanks or stainless steel. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in concrete tanks or in very cold cellars, with no oak influence. The producer focuses on cultivating old vines, with an average age of 60 years, on granitic terroirs, and maintains low production per vine to ensure quality.