Beaujolais 2010 - Wine

Appellation

Beaujolais

Varietal

100 % Gamay

Estate vines

15 ha

Average Vine Age

40 years

Soil composition

Granite and Schist

Pruning

Gobelet

Harvest

Manual

Density of Vines

8 000 vines/ha

Average yield

45-50 hl/ha

Description

The Beaujolais appellation provides about half of all the wine produced in the Beaujolais region. The Henry Fessy Beaujolais comes mainly from domain vines planted on the plateau of Bel-Air which borders the Brouilly appellation next to the winery. Total vineyard area: 8 439 ha

Winemaking

Traditional vinification with controlled temperature.

Suggested food pairings

Wild game, meat dishes with sauces, roasts, charcuterie and cheese.

Serving temperature

14-15°C