2023 Lantignie Beaujolais Village
Yann Bertrand’s philosophy is simple; attain the most beautiful balance possible for the soil, as a soil with good equilibrium will produce a grape that represents the terroir where it is grown. Les Bertrand is located in a special part of Beaujolais called ‘Grand-pré’. A section that straddles the crus of both Fleurie and Morgon, rich in sandy granitic soil. The estate wines from these appellations are uniquely different even though all the vines are in the same area. The complexity found i...Read More...
Yann Bertrand’s philosophy is simple; attain the most beautiful balance possible for the soil, as a soil with good equilibrium will produce a grape that represents the terroir where it is grown.
Les Bertrand is located in a special part of Beaujolais called ‘Grand-pré’. A section that straddles the crus of both Fleurie and Morgon, rich in sandy granitic soil. The estate wines from these appellations are uniquely different even though all the vines are in the same area. The complexity found in the vineyard is demonstrated through these different cuvees. The fruit is manually harvested and sorted. In the cellar vinification is cold carbonic and semi carbonic maceration (approximately 30% juice) at 10-12 degrees with natural yeasts in large concrete vats. Bottling is done in Spring according to the moon, all wines are un-fined and unfiltered. 2022 was a big year for Yann, purchasing his own cellar a few kilometres down the road near Morgon. The cellar at Grand Pre was shared with his cousin. The estate is now 9 hecatres under vine, 7.5 in production, and it marks 10 years since taking over the estate from his parents. A young vineyard, 15 year old vines planted on deep sandy granitic soil at 500 meters altitude in Lantignié, on the edge of the Régnié appellation. Strict carbonic maceration (without Juice) for 20 days, elevage in used barrels (80%) and vat for 8 months. Exuberant and youthful, raspberry and spice. The palate is luminous and round with spice and an earthy edge. Plump yet refined. Raspberry, cranberry and red skin. Lovely freshness, presently Beaujolais Village, the winemakers of Latignie are working hard to have it designated the 11th Cru.- Liz Carey, Importer.