# Château des Pertonnières Beaujolais Côteau Belle-Vue (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Dupeuble
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, cherry, violet, yogurt, forest floor, wet leaves

## About this wine

Domaine Dupeuble has been managing Château des Pertonnières since 1512. Located in the southern Beaujolais hills of Le Breuil, the estate is run by the Dupeuble family, who practice traditional, low-intervention viticulture. The Côteau Belle-Vue cuvée is sourced from a specific south-facing hillside vineyard with granite and clay-limestone soils, showcasing the pure, vibrant expression of the Gamay grape.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Dupeuble has been in the same family since 1512, spanning over five centuries of winemaking history.
- The estate is a cornerstone of importer Kermit Lynch's portfolio, celebrated for championing natural, unadulterated Beaujolais.
- No synthetic fertilizers or chemical weed killers are used in the vineyards, maintaining strict organic practices.

## Food pairing

The high acidity and low tannins of this Gamay make it incredibly versatile. It cuts through the fat of charcuterie and poultry while complementing earthy flavors like mushrooms without overwhelming the dish.

## Wine making process

Vinified traditionally using semi-carbonic maceration with whole bunches to preserve fresh fruit aromas. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts in cement and stainless steel tanks. No sulfur dioxide is added during vinification, and the wine is bottled unfiltered to maintain its natural character and vitality.