Practically all types of parent material (parent rocks) are found in the AOC Beaujolais. On average, the soils are deeper than those for the crus or Beaujolais-Villages.
Farther east, there are a few large outcrops of shale and volcanic rock.
In the southern part of the largest Beaujolais AOC, we find typical soils from marl or hard limestone from the secondary era (sandstone, white limestone, fossiliferous limestone, golden stone).
BEAUJOLAIS
Terres de Roches Mères
HISTORY :
The rightly famous drink known as Beaujolais is the foremost wine in the region of the same name. It owes its name to the medieval house of the lords of Beaujeu.
Traces of the first lord of Beaujeu appear in around 950.
Beaujolais is the wine of friendship. In its home region, it’s the wine of hospitality that gives full meaning to the term ‘easy-drinking’ that suits it so well.
VINIFICATION :
100% Chardonnay. The grapes are carefully pressed and then vinified at low temperature. After fermentation takes place slowly from the clear juice in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to retain all the freshness and fruitiness of the Chardonnay. Part of the wine is matured in vats and the rest in casks.
WINE :
Colour: Pale, bright yellow.
Nose: Intense, with aromas of white flowers and white fruits.
Palate: Balanced and refreshing with a mineral finish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS :
This wine is best enjoyed young. However, it can be kept for 1 to 2 years. It goes perfectly with a picnic, fish, goat’s cheese or simply a glass with friends. Best served between 10 and 12°C.
