Presentation
Located in Vaux-en-Beaujolais, a village famous under the name of Clochemerle, Domaine Le Fagolet is a family estate passed down since 1850. Paul Girard, a passionate winemaker, now oversees this 18-hectare vineyard, where he perpetuates nature-respecting methods. The vines, some of which are over 50 years old, are cultivated on steep slopes with inclinations reaching 30%, making any mechanical work impossible. This demanding topography gives the wines concentration and exceptional aromatic complexity. Harvesting is manual, with meticulous sorting directly in the vineyard. The estate favors whole-cluster vinifications and semi-carbonic macerations, emblematic techniques of Beaujolais that exalt the freshness and crunchiness of Gamay. The originality of Domaine Le Fagolet lies in its attachment to Beaujolais terroirs, illustrated by its TerroirGeoVin brand. Paul Girard explores the micro-parcels of his vineyard and vinifies some cuvées parcel by parcel, allowing for a singular and pure expression of each climate.
Location
A vineyard parcel located on one of the best terroirs of the cru Morgon at the named vineyard (lieu-dit) Les Charmes.
Terroir
Granite soil.
In the vineyard
Parcel selection. Sustainable farming.
Harvest
Manual harvesting.
Winemaking
Morgon Les Charmes is a harmonious cru from a rich geological terroir, shaped by traditional handcraft techniques (manual harvesting, punching down, long maceration) followed by controlled ageing.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serve at 12 to 14°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Deep ruby color. Aromas of black fruits and peony. Expressive, elegant, and harmonious..
Food pairings
Perfect with red meats in sauce, grilled red meats, white meats in sauce, and grilled white meats.
