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Domaine de la Cadette, Beaujolais Nouveau, France 2024
When Jean and Catherine Montanet planted their first vineyards in 1987, the fruit was destined for vinification in their very own cave coopérative, which saw its first vintage bottled in 1990. They began farming organically in 1999, a particularly bold decision given the physical and financial effort required to do so in an area where most wine is sold in bulk. Unable to fully express themselves as vignerons at the coop and determined to continue working organically, the Montanets finally split off and founded their own label, Domaine de la Cadette, taking their vineyards with them. Their son Valentin joined them in 2010 and now manages the domaine, espousing his parents' philosophy of organic farming and natural vinification to craft refreshing, mineral-driven whites and reds.
Winemaker: Valentin Montanet
Grape Varieties: Gamay
Terroir: Grapes are sourced from a parcel directly opposite the western slope of Côte de Brouilly in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, at 382 meters in altitude. The Nouveau comes from a small .75HA plot with 72 year old vines, planted in sandy granite soils.
Farming: Organic (certified)
Vinification: Vinified in concrete tank
Tasting Notes: A light and very fragrant wine, has the privilege of being able to be consumed very young. A clever balance between freshness and creamy structure, leading to a generous finish with notes of red fruits. Should be consumed within 2 years of release.
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