Winemakers
Rémi Jean
Technical Data
Acidity
3.22
Alcohol
13.5%
Sugar
0.2 g/L
Chåteau de Corcelles
Château de Corcelles
Beaujolais Rosé d’Une Nuit 2018
Background
The 15th century Château de Corcelles is an exceptional site in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards. Listed as a Historical Monument since 1927. Owned by the Richard family since 1984 with ensuing updating of equipment. Everything is managed with the ultimate goal of obtaining the best potential from the harvest – both in quality and in distinctive style. There is a high proportion of old vines on the estate; the average age of the vines is over 40 years (having been planted in the 70s). Trying to create balance in the vineyards by lowering the planting density of young vines along with the use of modern techniques. The focus is therefore on long-term respect of the terroir.
Appellation
Beaujolais, France
Varietal Composition
100% Gamay
Vintage Notes
2018 is an hot and dry vintage. Despite a fresh and rainy beginnig of spring, hard to manage on vineyard, then rain stops and temperatures quickly increased. The summer was dry and maturity arrives beginnig of september. Ripeness was very good, with also a good quantity of grapes. Results: balanced wines, fruitness, structure and complexity.
Winemaking
Gamay grapes are picked early morning on fresh temperatures. Then they go directly to menbrane press and are pressed after a short time maceration. Then fermentation is long, at low temperature (from 14°c to 16°c). After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged shortly on tank before an early bottling end of December or beginning January.
Tasting Notes
Pale pink color, a fresh and expressive nose dominated by fruit aromas (white peach) and white flowers. In the mouth, a nice acidity and a good roundness with complex aromas.
