LE CUL DE BEAUJEU 2022 (Domaine DELAPORTE)

The LE CUL DE BEAUJEU cuvée is a rarity in itself, as Domaine DELAPORTE is the only producer to have planted Pinot Noir in this legendary lieu-dit.
Rich in history, this terroir was once cultivated by the monks of Beaujeu to produce altar wine for the cathedral chapter of Saint-Etienne de Bourges.

AGE OF VINES: 50 years.

LOCATION: Cul de Beaujeu lieu-dit, on a steep slope.

EXPOSURE: South/South-East.

SOIL: soils known as "terres blanches" (white soils), composed of Kimmeridgian marls with "Exogyra Virgula" (small fossilised oysters). These bluish marls bleach in the sun, hence their nickname "terres blanches".

"Of a rare elegance, this vintage of great finesse opens with a precisely chiseled nose showing delicious aromas of small red berries and gingerbread. On the palate, the wine reveals a smooth, round texture with a delicate mouthfeel, offering a light, fresh, and silky expression. A very lovely Pinot Noir with a remarkable balance!"