# Beaujolais-Villages Rouge (2024)

- **Producer:** Elisa Guerin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum, violet

## About this wine

The Beaujolais-Villages Rouge by Elisa Guerin is a testament to a new wave of winemaking in the region. Elisa Guerin, who inherited the family estate, is dedicated to organic viticulture and minimal intervention, aiming to capture the essence of the Gamay grape. The wine originates from the Beaujolais-Villages AOC, specifically from cool-climate vineyards in Quincié-en-Beaujolais and Lantignié. These sites feature old vines, high elevations, and diverse soils like blue schist, limestone, and granite, contributing to the wine's unique profile. Elisa's philosophy is deeply rooted in respecting the land and allowing the terroir to shine through, influenced by the natural winemaking community she grew up in.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes sourced from old vines (50-60 years old).
- Vineyards are at high elevation (up to 400m).
- Certified organic farming practices are in place.
- Minimal intervention winemaking with indigenous yeasts.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity cuts through richer dishes and complements fatty proteins, while its soft tannins are versatile enough for lighter fare. Its vibrant fruit notes can echo or contrast with various ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Beaujolais-Villages Rouge is produced using traditional Beaujolais methods with a focus on natural winemaking. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts and whole-cluster carbonic maceration. Minimal intervention is key, with gentle pump-overs and no punch-downs. The wine is aged for 6-8 months in concrete and stainless steel tanks, avoiding oak to preserve the pure fruit expression. Elisa Guerin's approach emphasizes organic viticulture and biodiversity, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and terroir-driven winemaking.