Presentation
Domaine des Grands Rocs, located in Saint-Lager in the Beaujolais Crus, covers 34 hectares and produces wines under the Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Juliénas, Chénas, Coteaux Bourguignons, Bourgogne Rouge et Blanc, Moulin à Vent and Beaujolais Blanc appellations. Managed by Éric Sorais since 2018, the estate practices integrated viticulture with manual and mechanical harvesting. The varied soils (sandy and clayey) and the average age of the vines (45-50 years) contribute to the quality of the wines.
Location
South-east exposure.
Terroir
Soil with few stones and predominantly sandy.
In the vineyard
Vineyard under integrated management.
Harvest
Mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking
Destemmed harvest, traditional vinification with 15 days of maceration.
Ageing
Aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for 9 months.
Varietal
Gamay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Intense garnet-red color. Expressive aromas of black fruit and flowers. Well-structured, with fleshy, harmonious fruit.
Food pairings
With game, poultry and cheeses.