Domaine du Père Jean, Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes 2023 low alcohol The first old vine cuvée

The first old vine cuvée of the extraordinarily popular Cabalié red was meant to be a one-off production

This promotion came about as a result of the region's consistent ability to produce high-quality wines

A single-vineyard wine with eight months' lees ageing giving rich

These collections are rare and

dried mint and tobacco leaves on the nose

Domaine du Père Jean, Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes 2023 low alcohol The first old vine cuvéeThis is an unfiltered, hand harvested Gamay from the same sandy clay Clos Reisser plot as the Pre Jean Beaujolais Villages. This cuve, though, was made from the fruit of vines seventy years old, and only two thousand bottles were produced. There's beautiful balance between its dark fruit character and typical floral, cherryish aromas, with soft tannins making it a perfect partner for a wide range of dishes from red meats to poultry or cheeses.