2022 Mathieu Paquet Beaujolais Fleurie 'En Bel Air'

100% organic Gamay from the granitic soils of the Fleurie cru, considered to produce the most floral and aromatic of all Beaujolais. Hand harvested, fermented with mostly whole clusters and native yeast only. Aged in older oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulphur additions. Explosive red berry aromas (black cherry, raspberry), mingled with floral notes (violet), crushed granite, and subtle earthiness. Light in body, with excellent structure underneath its supple frame and the abundant ripe fruit that the sunny 2022 harvest gave. Mathieu’s veins are Mâconnais. He’s from Saint-Véran and grew-up at his family’s estate, Domaine des Valanges. Mathieu is not a farmer, but he understands the principles of a healthy cellar and respectful winemaking. This is a micro-negociant project focused on showcasing some Mathieu’s friends’ fruit.