Domaine Roche Guillon La Tonne Red
Domaine de Roche Guillon - Fleurie
Red,Fleurie
100% Gamay
history
This estate has belonged to the Coperet family for 5 generations, located on the hillside of Fleurie in the Beaujolais region. The vinification and aging are traditional in order to preserve the typicity of the terroir and the aromas of the Gamay grape (chite pepper, nutmeg, juicy red berries).
Vineyard
This wine has inherited all the rich flavours of its terroir’s flower strewn spring. Located between Moulin à Vent and Chiroubles. Subsoil granite, sandy soil. Vines : 50 years old -8 ha.
Winemaking
Carbonic maceration with full bunches of grapes during 9 days. Ageing traditional tanks.
Tasting notes
Ruby red color. Aromas of berries, red and black. The mouth is full, harmonious and fleshy.
Food pairing
Enjoy it with a poultry or a beef roast.
Aging potential
5 to 6 years.
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202192 James Suckling
201990 James Suckling
Previous rating
201891 James Suckling
92
2021
The cherry pastille and wild strawberry aromas of this wine leap out of the glass at you and it has a correspondingly juicy palate with a brightness that’s hard to resist. And there’s a pronounced wet stone character at the long, crisp finish. Hard to resist now, but drink or hold
Roger Voss - James Suckling
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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