# Croix Pennet (2024)

- **Producer:** Clos Bateau
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 13–15 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, strawberry, plum, violet

## About this wine

Clos Bateau is a small-scale natural wine estate situated in the rolling granite hills of Beaujolais, France. Run with a strong focus on permaculture, biodiversity, and minimal human intervention, the domain integrates livestock and natural vegetation alongside vintage vines. The Croix Pennet cuvée represents their commitment to authentic Gamay expressions, capturing the distinctive terroir of granitic soils in a vibrant, unmanipulated style.

## Interesting facts

- Clos Bateau practices holistic permaculture, incorporating farm animals directly into vineyard management.
- Croix Pennet is fermented whole-cluster to preserve the bright juicy characteristics of Beaujolais Gamay.
- The 2024 vintage showcases pure granite terroir through minimal intervention and zero fining.

## Food pairing

The bright natural acidity and light, soft tannins of fresh Gamay complement lighter meats, charcuterie, and earthy mushroom dishes without overpowering delicate protein flavors. Serving slightly chilled enhances its refreshing food friendliness.

## Wine making process

Hand-harvested Gamay grapes undergo whole-bunch semi-carbonic maceration to preserve delicate fruit aromatics. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only wild, native yeasts with no temperature control. The wine is aged in neutral vessels to avoid wood influence, bottled without fining, filtration, or heavy additions of sulfur dioxide.