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Cuvée Profile
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Serving Recommendations
Serve at 14° to 16°C
Aging Potential
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Domaine Jean Foillard
Located in Villié-Morgon, at the heart of one of Beaujolais' most iconic crus, Domaine Jean Foillard is now an absolute benchmark for connoisseurs of great terroir-driven Gamays. A key figure in the Beaujolais revival, Jean Foillard very early on opted for viticulture that respects living organisms and natural winemaking, following in the footsteps of the pioneers who restored the region's prestige.
The vines, often over 50 years old, plunge their roots into the granitic soils typical of Morgon, imparting depth, structure, and a unique mineral signature to the wines. Here, no artifice is employed: manual harvesting, indigenous yeasts, little to no sulfur, and long, gentle macerations to extract the fruit without harshness. Every step is designed to preserve the purity of the grape and the most authentic expression of the ... Read more