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
1 hectare split over two very distinct terroirs: one on the plain and the other on the hillside called “Les Extrêmes.”
Terroir
On our hills, sandy-granitic soil.
In the vineyard
Typical Beaujolais vine management. No trellising. Goblet pruning.
Harvest
Récolte manuelle.
Winemaking
The maceration is short to extract only the fruit (5 to 8 days). Without adding yeast or SO₂, we let this little nectar work naturally. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. Only a small amount of SO₂ is added at bottling for wine stability (maximum 30 mg/l).
Ageing
Vinification and ageing in epoxy-coated cement tanks. Bottled at the beginning of the year.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 5 000
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
Serve at 16°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
With its garnet color, this wine reveals aromas of red fruits. Its fine and elegant body brings all the characteristics of a Beaujolais Villages Nouveau from our hills. On the palate, this wine is both juicy and full-bodied.
Food pairings
Great as an aperitif, it can easily replace a rosé. Pairs well with charcuterie boards or tapas.
