Winemakers
Rémi Jean
Technical Data
Acidity
3.39
Alcohol
13%
Sugar
0.2 g/L
Château de Corcelles
Château de Corcelles
Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes 2016
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
The 2016 vintage experienced a difficult spring weather: cool temperatures and very frequent rains, which was really challenging in the vineyard! But the summer heat, and the month of September, allowed to reach a beautiful maturity, and the harvests took place serenely between the end of September and beginning of October. 2016 is a vintage all in elegance, balance and finesse, with beautiful structures: a beautiful vintage.
Winemaking
Each year, 150 grape-pickers hand pick the grapes at optimal maturity. Vinification is semi-carbonic. This is a traditional technique in the Beaujolais which consists in vinifying the grape with its stems. Fermentation thus begins inside the grape itself, which contains all of the future fruit and flavor of the grape. Maceration, along with pumping over, lasts 6 to 7 days. Matured in stainless steel vats before bottling in the spring.
Tasting Notes
Fruity, light and lively, with hints of small red berries on the nose.
