Domaine Jean-Paul Dubost
Morgon La Ballofière
2021
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine protégée (AOP)
Region
Beaujolais
Appellation
Morgon
Alcohol percentage
13,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1.9 g/l
Producer's website
About this winery
The 29 hectares has existed since 1902. It has belonged to the Dubost family for 80 years where 3 generations are rooted in Beaujolais. Jean-Paul Dubost is today the worthy heir of the authentic winemaking spirit transmitted by his father and grandfather. His passion for terroirs marked by minerality quickly pushed him to direct his wines towards even more personality and complexity. The wines offer the unique minerality of each plot, the intrinsic characteristics and specificities of each...
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Product notes
Located in the upper part of the Morgon appellation. Granite-stony soil over pyritous schist (disintegrated sediments). Yield of 45 to 50 hl/ha.
Production notes
Manual harvest with over-ripening. Traditional vinification. Ageing 50% in tank, 50% in barrel.
Tasting notes
A full-bodied wine with rich tannins, offering flavors of cherry and vineyard peach. The finish reveals floral notes of peony and iris. Served slightly chilled, it pairs beautifully with red meats, grilled dishes and game.
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