Presentation
Since 1875, the vine has been at the heart of the family history of Domaine Lathuilière Gravallon, located in the heart of Beaujolais. Cathy and Cédric Lathuilière continue this tradition today with passion and commitment. The estate, certified High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3, spans several prestigious appellations: Morgon, Brouilly, and Chénas. Here, viticulture listens to the terroir, with a reasoned approach, natural grass cover, and exclusively manual harvesting. Each parcel is meticulously cared for to ensure a pure expression of Gamay, the king grape variety of Beaujolais. Vinification, without additives and very low intervention, follows a traditional semi-carbonic method that reveals the fruity intensity of the wines. Long fermentations and aging in oak barrels and demi-muids refine the cuvées and bring beautiful complexity. The originality of the estate lies in its approach that is both traditional and innovative. For over 10 years, no herbicides have been applied to the most mechanizable parcels, and vinification focuses on the search for finesse and authenticity, offering Morgon and Brouilly that are both gourmet and elegant, faithful reflections of their exceptional terroirs.
Location
Parcels located on the famous Pisse Vieille vineyard in the commune of Cercié in Beaujolais, northeast of the Brouilly appellation, near the Morgon cru.
Terroir
Stony soils of ancient alluvium.
In the vineyard
Typical Beaujolais vine management. Trellising. Gobelet pruning.
Harvest
Hand-harvested.
Winemaking
Traditional Beaujolais vinification as practiced in the 1980s. Semi-carbonic maceration with partial destemming to soften the tannins. The wine ferments for 8 to 12 days under temperature control.
Ageing
Vinification and ageing in epoxy-coated cement tanks. Bottling in the second quarter of the year.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Serve at 14 to 16°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
A fruity red showing aromas of watermelon, wild raspberries, and citrus peel. Medium-bodied, bright, and crisp. Drink now or age.
Taste profile
Vins rouges fruités
Food pairings
Pairs well with all kinds of world cuisine.
