Beaujolais Villages Mommessin

Origins

The Beaujolais region forms part of the “Grande Bourgogne Viticole”. It starts South of the Mâconnnais. With 100% Gamay grapes, the Beaujolais Villages appellation is situated in the two departments of the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire, and especially around the villages of Blacé, Lancié, Régnié and Lantignié.

Grape varietals

Black Gamay with white juice.

Terroir

The soils are mainly composed of limestone and clay interspersed with sandy granite veins. Of the total 22000 hectares planted in the Beaujolais region, 6000 hectares are entitled to the “Beaujolais- Villages” appellation, which is the intermediary appellation between “Beaujolais” and the 10 Crus.

Our wine is made up from a vineyard situated in: Blacé, situated towards the South of the region, several kilometres from Villefranche-sur-Saône. The vineyard extends from the Blaceret plateau (215 metres altitude) to the wooded hillsides of the Col de Failly (at 673 metres) and produces 420 hectares of Beaujolais-Villages.

Vine and soil

Age of Vines: 45 years
Yield: 52 hectolitres per hectare Plots:
A parcel selection with vines pruned “en gobelet” on sandy and stony soils.
Blacé brings roundness and fruit to the blend.

Food and wine pairing

Serving suggestions

Best served at a temperature of around 14°C to 16°C. (57-60°F), to appreciate its fruit aromas, its delicacy and freshness.

Ageing potential

The long vat maceration allows for good extraction. This wine is therefore well-structured and can easily age up to 5 years.