Mee Godard started her own domaine just three years ago. She’s previously studied winemaking in Oregon, and worked in Burgundy and Champagne. Now she has 5 hectares of vines in…
In Beaujolais: Jean-Marc Burgaud, Domaine Rochette, Frédéric Berne
Jean-Marc Burgaud is based in Villié-Morgon, in the heart of the most celebrated of the crus. We had a beautiful early evening visit here that had an energy of its…
In Beaujolais: Chaize, Lapierre and Lapalu
Day one in Beaujolais began at Château de la Chaize in Brouilly, the largest and most diverse of the crus. It’s a proper Château, too. Grand and ornate with beautiful…
Dinner with Camille Lapierre and natural Beaujolais
On Monday evening I caught up with Camille Lapierre, of domaine Marcel Lapierre, which she runs with her brother Mathieu. The domaine was founded by their grandfather, who was one…
Gamay focus 20, Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2014 ‘N’
This is one of the most famous of all Beaujolais. It’s from the estate of the late Marcel Lapierre, now run by his son Matthieu, who has now been involved…
Gamay focus 19, du Grappin Fleurie 2014
I love this. It’s a Fleurie made by the talented Andrew Nielsen, Aussie ex-pat and micronegoce based in Beaune. In 2015 he made more Beaujolais than Burgundy, and he’s enthused…
Gamay focus 18, G Spot Vin de…France 2014 Beaujolais-Villages
This wine is from France Gonzalvez, who works in Beaujolais. Even though it’s labelled Vin de France, it isn’t. She uses Vin de … France because of her first name,…
Gamay 15, Domaine de Fa Beaujolais en Besset 2014 – from Graillot
A couple of years ago, northern Rhone producer Graillot bought a couple of parcels of vines in Saint Amour, Beaujolais. They made their first wines in 2014, including this wine….
Gamay focus 13: Thibault Liger-Belair Moulin a Vent Les Rouchaux 2011
This is a really interesting Beaujolais from Thibault Liger-Belair, who has taken his Burgundian approach to the Gamay grape. I’ll let him explain his journey: I have made a part…