{"title":"Gamay","description":"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUranus's Gamay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Experience the electrifying energy of Uranus's Gamay, a wine that breaks free from convention and embraces the unexpected. With its bright acidity, juicy red fruit flavors, and a touch of cosmic spice, this Gamay ignites the imagination and sparks a sense of adventure. Chill it lightly and prepare to be transported to the outer reaches of the galaxy.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-morgon-2019-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Morgon 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem style=\"color: #2a2a2a; font-size: medium; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e Morgon \u003c\/em\u003ecomes from the granite soils on the northern side of the Cru, are all estate bush vines, and hand-harvested when the balance in the fruit is perfect. The grapes are kept cold for an evening before being placed, as whole clusters, into both stainless steel tanks and cement vats, in order to retain some of the phenolic character and aromatics that the 35-year-old vines give. Natural fermentation begins and only 1 to 2 pump-overs are performed daily for 17 days, until a gentle pressing off the skins and the wine is returned to its vessel and ages for 7 months in concrete before bottling. The resulting wine is vibrant and alive, with juicy mountain fruit, black velvet roses, thorny bramble, and a captivatingly wild and fresh floral nuance. In the mouth this Gamay is packed with acidity to play with the ripe raspberries, the best cherries in the bowl, stony earth, juice dripping strawberries, and purple flower buds; the tannins are soft and the finish goes forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to yet again new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920's by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on the small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleuri, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien's father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébasten Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_morgon_19_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\" color=\"#2a2a2a\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618492662033,"sku":"HG0797","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics_eec43662-f956-42fb-9f23-acdc16768a47.png?v=1702574917"},{"product_id":"copy-of-gonc-pour-some-sugar-on-me-2021-750-ml","title":"Gönc 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"colr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGamay’s inimitable bright ruby hue teems with bright cherry, raspberries, and dark spices on the nose, as you might expect. The palate’s judicious concentration, roundness and spice, however, set this apart from more common examples of Gamay while allowing the grape to remain its harmonious, versatile, earthy and red-fruited self. The lingering finish introduces some slightly smoky notes as well as a little saline minerality. An amazing expression of Gamay!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"colr\"\u003eGonc Winery Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGönc winery is a family tradition going back to 1936, when Peter Gönc’s great grandfather built their first wine cellar and planted the vineyard around it in the small town of Dobrovnik in Slovenia. After World War II, his grandfather moved to the city Ptuj where he started working in the Ptujska Klet, or Ptuj wine cellar, as a cellar cleaner and worked his way up to head winemaker and CEO of the oldest winery in Slovenia, now known as Pullus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter’s father worked at the same winery, but on the side he also planted 24 acres of vineyards to keep up the family tradition (now 28 acres total). When Peter came of age they built a new cellar in Ptuj and started Gönc again. Peter is the 4th generation of winemakers and winegrowers in the family. Farming is organic, and all the wines receive little to no added sulfites at bottling. Despite this minimal intervention, the wines are even more stable and long lasting, even once open, making them ideal for restaurants or wine bars pouring by the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Gamay sourced from a single vineyard aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Gonc_Winery_Pour_Some_Sugar_on_Me_Gamay.pdf?v=1700067645\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gönc Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48002478866705,"sku":"HG0905","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-2_0162a2f3-8b4e-4d43-8f84-141bad405d11.png?v=1706048555"},{"product_id":"pax-gamay-alpine-peaks-el-dorado-county-2023-750-ml","title":"Pax Gamay, Alpine Peaks, El Dorado County 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Gamay Noir \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Whole Cluster Fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Barsotti Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Fenaughty Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial Carbonic Maceration\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient yeasts \u0026amp; Bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 5 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree So2 @ Bottling – 23ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.4 pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.0% Abv\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGamay Noir from pink granite-covered peaks in the Sierra Foothills, this Gamay burst out of the cellar with our first version of this wine in 2019.  Well a lot has happened since 2019, and we are filled with excitement to have this back in the lineup once again. Light, juicy and translucent but loaded with delicious fruit and density of flavor. A quick three day maceration on the crushed skins after a 7-day carbonic maceration have formed a wine that is light in body and color, but heavy on enjoyment and beauty. This wine is a pure blast of alpine fruit and joy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003cbr\u003eAlpine strawberries and cherry skins. Translucent electric garnet in color, light-medium body and loaded with joyous fruit and spice. Very buoyant and light on its feet, it is packed with gorgeous and continuously unfolding flowers, spices and juicy fruit. This wine is too fun for words, Gamay purity, alpine freshness, juicy melons and summer berries exuberance all in one glass. \u003cbr\u003eDrink Chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePax Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePax and Pam moved to wine country in 1997 to create a lifestyle that involved working with wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California, Pax finally found a vineyard in which he felt a kismet connection. Alder Springs Vineyard was the site and subsequently led to the launch of the PAX brand in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Mahles made a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential\"  of the Syrah grape. Their entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in  Sonoma County and Mendocino. These wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after. As a result, Pax quickly became established as one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.viticolewine.com\/pax-syrah-hills-are-alive\/\"\u003eCalifornia’s premier producers of Syrah.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePresently, Pax Wines has evolved to include new and exciting varieties in addition to Syrah. This includes Trousseau Gris, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir, and Mission, along with a host of others recently planted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAt Pax Wines winemaking is approached holistically. This is done by taking care to use only grapes that are grown without the use of chemicals and by hand making their wines with as little intervention as possible. As a result, all of their wines are crushed by foot and hand, and fermented using only natural yeasts. To taste these wines visit the urban winery and tasting room in the outdoor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thebarlow.net\/\"\u003eBarlow\u003c\/a\u003e market in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pax+Mahle+Wines\/@38.4038532,-122.8236736,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808430a7bd135a05:0xaa56a52b981e30f1!8m2!3d38.403849!4d-122.8214796\"\u003edowntown Sebastopol\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2023_Gamay_Noir_Alpine_Peaks_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1716321160\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245789356305,"sku":"HG1025","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics-5_5c6bec64-2378-44ac-9d51-38949f30703c.png?v=1716319648"},{"product_id":"tessier-gamay-noir-barsotti-vineyard-el-dorado-2023-750-ml","title":"Tessier Gamay Noir, Barsotti Vineyard, El Dorado 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Gamay Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e50% Whole cluster, partial carbonic, fermented in stainless steel and aged in barrel For four months in neutral french oak. Unfined and unfiltered. Ruby red color. Aromas of cinnamon, cranberry and black cherry with grapefruit, licorice and graphite on the palate. Grippy tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard: Barsotti Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: El Dorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Production: 150 cases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points from Wine Enthusiast. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessier Winery was founded in 2009 and focuses on small, hand-crafted lots of wine. In the cellar, we practice native fermentations and minimal intervention to allow each vineyard to speak for itself. We have selectively chosen organic and sustainably farmed family owned and operated vineyards that are in regions that we feel best express the varietals we love and are inspired by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery, is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery, she started Tessier in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessier is the result of Kristie’s passion for the art and science of winemaking. She began handcrafting small lots of Pinot Noir and has added Grenache, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Mourvedre. Kristie’s appreciation of French wines — especially those from Burgundy and the Loire and Rhone valleys — has shaped her winemaking choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background in microbiology, Kristie is fascinated by the cycle of life; each vintage of Tessier wines captures and reflects one year in the lives of the vineyards she works with. She sources high-quality fruit from a strong network of farmers in the Anderson Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Arroyo Seco, and El Dorado foothills. She then uses minimal-interventionist winemaking techniques to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the vineyards. For Kristie, sustainability is a priority — not only with the vineyards’ farming practices, but also by having long-term relationships with her growers and customers. These small production wines, an annual production of 1400 cases, get unparalleled attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2023_Gamay_Noir_Tech_Sheet.pdf?v=1725379789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tessier Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50171885420817,"sku":"HG1091","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Tessier_Gamay.jpg?v=1724206262"},{"product_id":"pax-gamay-noir-alta-monte-2023-750-ml","title":"Pax Gamay Noir, Alta Monte 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Gamay Noir\u003cbr\u003e60% Las Cimas, 25% Black Knight Vineyards, 15% Bearg Ranch\u003cbr\u003e100% Whole Cluster Fermentation, Partial Carbonic Maceration\u003cbr\u003e100% Ambient yeasts\u003cbr\u003e100% Stainless Steel Fermentation\u003cbr\u003eAged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 6 months\u003cbr\u003eFree So2 @ Bottling –17ppm\u003cbr\u003e3.6 pH\u003cbr\u003e12.0% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis blend of two Sonoma Coast and one Sonoma County Gamay sites was a long time coming. Frost, fires, heat domes and floods and everything else that has been thrown at us the last few years have conspired against the reality of us picking all three of these vineyards in the same vintage. Well, it finally all came together in 2023 and are we thrilled to have this come to fruition, for you and us. Zesty lively fruit from Black Knight, dense ripe fruit from Las Cimas and savory umami richness from Bearg Ranch all come together for a delicious slice of Sonoma Fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery floral, with exotic aromas of white and purple flowers, spiced fruit, vine-ripe summer fruits and baked fruit pies. Blackberry and blueberry flavors round out the otherwise spice-filled medium bodied red wine that is tempered by the black pepper, spice and zest. Very Gamay and very fresh. Everyone always says Gamay is perfect for Thanksgiving and well that probably is true, but Gamay is kinda perfect with just about everything I have tried it with, so there is that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/2023_Gamay_Noir_Alta_Monte_Tech_sheet.pdf?v=1729007039\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pax Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453062779153,"sku":"HG2046","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/PAX-WINES-SONOMA-ALTA-MONTE-GAMAY-2021.png?v=1731090634"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-julienas-2020-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Julienas 2020 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e100% Gamay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFermentation: Concrete \u0026amp; Stainless Indigenous yeasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2020 Juliénas comes from a small parcel of estate fruit within this esteemed northern Cru. All bush vine Gamay that is hand harvested when the balance between sugar and acidity is perfect, the grapes are brought to the cellar for an evening in a cold room in order to retain some phenolic and aromatic character. Whole cluster fermentation begins naturally after the grapes are placed into both concrete and stainless steel vats for 17 days before a gentle pressing. The wine is then placed back into the same vessels to finish fermentation and rests in concrete for close to six months, and sees a small dose of sulfites before it is bottled. The aromas are explosive with mountain blueberry, ripe red cherry, the crust of a mixed berry pie, clove, orange zest, and fresh cut flowers. In the mouth the fruit hits with brightness, yet has a bit of density behind it to fill the palate from front to back, all to be lifted again in a finish of lively acidity, soft tannin, and lingering red fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_julienas_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2a2a2a\" style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522955448593,"sku":"HG2057","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BessonJulienas_73f24d11-c7cb-4b60-af7b-9cf3dd77d4f9.jpg?v=1700061828"},{"product_id":"emme-violet-sky-valdiguie-redwood-valley-2024-750-ml","title":"Emme 'violet sky' Valdiguié, Redwood Valley 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Valdiguié\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicetti\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVA: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedwood Valley, Mendocino, CA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic, Dry Farmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 September 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling Date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 March 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlc:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always, the Valdiguié is the slowest fruit to ripen at Ricetti! Because 2024 was consistently warmer than 2023, the fruit came in with a bit more sugar, though it is still by far the least alcoholic and brightest red wine we make.  And, I think, most aromatic, with such an intensely lovely nose of violets.  It’s particularly wild making this wine, as the juice when first picked and crushed is a very nondescript greenish grey color.  But, as it ferments, all those wonderful colors and aromas from the skins get pulled into the liquid, and the final wine is a vibrant purple hue and wonderfully expressive to smell and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the winery, the Valdiguié fruit was partially foot crushed and left to ferment whole cluster for 10 days.  After pressing, the wine finished primary fermentation in stainless steel, then was moved to neutral barrique to age for 6 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation. 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In the cellar, we practice native fermentations and minimal intervention to allow each vineyard to speak for itself. We have selectively chosen organic and sustainably farmed family owned and operated vineyards that are in regions that we feel best express the varietals we love and are inspired by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eKristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery, is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery, she started Tessier in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eTessier is the result of Kristie’s passion for the art and science of winemaking. She began handcrafting small lots of Pinot Noir and has added Grenache, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Mourvedre. Kristie’s appreciation of French wines — especially those from Burgundy and the Loire and Rhone valleys — has shaped her winemaking choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eWith a background in microbiology, Kristie is fascinated by the cycle of life; each vintage of Tessier wines captures and reflects one year in the lives of the vineyards she works with. She sources high-quality fruit from a strong network of farmers in the Anderson Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Arroyo Seco, and El Dorado foothills. She then uses minimal-interventionist winemaking techniques to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the vineyards. For Kristie, sustainability is a priority — not only with the vineyards’ farming practices, but also by having long-term relationships with her growers and customers. 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Magma based soils with high levels of acidity and cool breezes from the mountains keep the grapes cool during the hotter months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicked\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e09\/05\/2024 at 23 brix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e50% Whole cluster, partial carbonic, fermented in stainless steel and aged in barrel for four months in neutral french oak. Unfined and unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRuby red color. Aromas of cinnamon, cola and rose petal with black cherry, strawberry, and dried thyme on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.9%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal PH\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS02\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSong Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e “By Your Side” by Sade, Lovers Rock 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessier Winery was founded in 2009 and focuses on small, hand-crafted lots of wine. In the cellar, we practice native fermentations and minimal intervention to allow each vineyard to speak for itself. We have selectively chosen organic and sustainably farmed family owned and operated vineyards that are in regions that we feel best express the varietals we love and are inspired by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristie Tacey, winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery, is a scientist turned winemaker. A former published research scientist who studied protein pathways, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area from her native Michigan to pursue a career in biotechnology, which included working on the Human Genome Project. Kristie eventually came to realize that winemaking was her true calling and after working as operations manager and assistant winemaker at an award-winning East Bay winery, she started Tessier in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTessier is the result of Kristie’s passion for the art and science of winemaking. She began handcrafting small lots of Pinot Noir and has added Grenache, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Mourvedre. Kristie’s appreciation of French wines — especially those from Burgundy and the Loire and Rhone valleys — has shaped her winemaking choices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background in microbiology, Kristie is fascinated by the cycle of life; each vintage of Tessier wines captures and reflects one year in the lives of the vineyards she works with. She sources high-quality fruit from a strong network of farmers in the Anderson Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, Arroyo Seco, and El Dorado foothills. She then uses minimal-interventionist winemaking techniques to showcase the unique characteristics of the grapes and the vineyards. For Kristie, sustainability is a priority — not only with the vineyards’ farming practices, but also by having long-term relationships with her growers and customers. 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While their fathers (typically) carry the famous names, these winemakers are now branching out, maintaining the family domaine while also establishing their own brands. Sebastien is a 4th-generation winemaker at Domaine du Penlois, based in the small village of Lancié, surrounded by the renowned Crus of Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent. His fruit is incredible—an amazing lineup of Chardonnays and, of course, a remarkable range of Gamay that we are honored to represent in the USA. All his wines undergo concrete fermentation, native yeasts, and only a touch of sulfites at bottling. Sebastien’s serious approach to Gamay produces dynamite results.  His Nouveau is no exception. Made with naturally carbonic macerated, perfectly farmed fruit, Sebastien’s Nouveau is in a league that competes with any top fresh-style red in France. And that vibrant Gamay character? It leaves you wanting more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThe timing around Nouveau is always nerve-wracking. French law mandates that Nouveau can't be shipped too early—this year, it can't leave France before 8 a.m. on October 22nd. We've fine-tuned our logistics and expect our partners to collect the wine during the week of November 11th (or by Monday the 18th). Since Nouveau can't be sold before the 3rd Thursday of November, most of you should have the wine in hand by November 21st. If there’s a slight delay, trust us, the quality of this Nouveau is worth the wait!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eDespite the challenging season this year in France, Sebastien is VERY happy with the start of his Nouveau right now in the cellar. We can’t wait! 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By law, the wine could not ship from France before the morning of October 17th but then began its journey to arrive in the customer's hands near the famous ‘Nouveau Beaujolais Day’ (the third Thursday of November). But, with the more serious intent behind this wine, it will drink splendidly for its first several months in the bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Nouveau Beaujolais-Villages 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_beaujolais_nouveau_25_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52630491529489,"sku":"HG2080","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BeaujolaisNouveauLabel.jpg?v=1730338924"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-nouveau-beaujolais-villages-magnum-2025-1-5-l","title":"Sebastien Besson Nouveau Beaujolais-Villages Magnum 2025 (1.5 L)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED SUPPLY - ONLY 12 BOTTLES AVAILABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWill be delivered on Beaujolais Day on November 20th.  They might arrive a day earlier if the boat arrives early.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-Order by emailing \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:%20Hayley@alchemyofthespirit.co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHayley@alchemyofthespirit.co\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSebastien is close friends with many of the new generation of winemakers in the area, many of whom come from family estates that have been around for generations. While their fathers (typically) carry the famous names, these winemakers are now branching out, maintaining the family domaine while also establishing their own brands. Sebastien is a 4th-generation winemaker at Domaine du Penlois, based in the small village of Lancié, surrounded by the renowned Crus of Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent. His fruit is incredible—an amazing lineup of Chardonnays and, of course, a remarkable range of Gamay that we are honored to represent in the USA. All his wines undergo concrete fermentation, native yeasts, and only a touch of sulfites at bottling. Sebastien’s serious approach to Gamay produces dynamite results.  His Nouveau is no exception. Made with naturally carbonic macerated, perfectly farmed fruit, Sebastien’s Nouveau is in a league that competes with any top fresh-style red in France. And that vibrant Gamay character? It leaves you wanting more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eThe timing around Nouveau is always nerve-wracking. French law mandates that Nouveau can't be shipped too early—this year, it can't leave France before 8 a.m. on October 22nd. We've fine-tuned our logistics and expect our partners to collect the wine during the week of November 11th (or by Monday the 18th). Since Nouveau can't be sold before the 3rd Thursday of November, most of you should have the wine in hand by November 21st. If there’s a slight delay, trust us, the quality of this Nouveau is worth the wait!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eDespite the challenging season this year in France, Sebastien is VERY happy with the start of his Nouveau right now in the cellar. We can’t wait! We hope you’re excited as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2024 Sébastien Besson Nouveau Beaujolais Villages \u003c\/em\u003eis a vibrant, fruity, and remarkably fresh example of the gorgeous Gamay fruit that estate grows right outside of the winery in the village of Lancié. Intended for the Nouveau style, the hand-picked fruit comes directly to the cellar for a natural whole-cluster carbonic fermentation in open concrete vats, giving the greatest and fruitiest expression possible, while not being forced and un-interesting like the category’s reputation sometimes holds. The grapes were very gently pressed after about 8 days and as soon as fermentation was complete, the wine was lightly filtered and bottled with only a small dose of sulfites. By law, the wine could not ship from France before the morning of October 17th but then began its journey to arrive in the customer's hands near the famous ‘Nouveau Beaujolais Day’ (the third Thursday of November). But, with the more serious intent behind this wine, it will drink splendidly for its first several months in the bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52630530261265,"sku":"HG2081","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BeaujolaisNouveauLabel.jpg?v=1730338924"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-julienas-vayolette-magnum-2021-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Julienas ‘Vayolette’ 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete \u0026amp; Stainless, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2021 ‘Vayolette’ Juliénas\u003c\/em\u003e comes from a small .75 hectare lieu-dit from the estate’s amazing vines in this northern Cru. The bush vine Gamay is hand harvested when the balance between sugar and acidity is perfect, the grapes are brought to the cellar for an evening in a cold room in order to retain some phenolic and aromatic character. The grapes go through whole cluster fermentation naturally in concrete vats for 17 days before a gentle pressing. The wine is then placed in used French barrique for the next 10 months, and only sees a touch of sulfites before bottling with no fining or filtration. The finished bottling is nothing short of spectacular Gamay, bursting from the glass with bright red fruits, purple flowers, and something like a cool breeze that comes off a forest floor. In the mouth, the texture is electric, layered with nuanced fruits and spices, while having refreshing acidity that washes through the mouth like a dance. A lovely long finish and a wine built to enjoy over several years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_vayolette_21_ts.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52632377426193,"sku":"HG2393","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Julienas_Vayolette_2021.png?v=1762271047"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-chenas-les-darroux-2020-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Chenas 'Les Darroux' 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSébastien Besson Chenas ‘Les Darroux’\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the top parcel of Gamay vines that Sébastien tends to. A beautiful plot in the very heart of the Chenas Cru, where the granite is deep and the vines are exposed to southwestern sun. When the grapes come into the winery, they go through full carbonic in whole bunches with their natural yeasts and spend about 20 days fermenting before a gentle pressing. Another ten days pass before the alcoholic ferment is complete, and then the wine rests in old barrique for a full year. Without filtration or fining, the wine is only bottled with a small dose of sulfites (its first and only dose), and leads to a deep and remarkable expression of the Cru and terroir. Earthy and dark brambly fruit layered in with cedar, clove, and mushrooms, backed with great acidity and supple tannins, this wine will age for many years to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous  project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_les_darroux_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Chenas 'Les Darroux' 2020\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet (2020)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52632393646353,"sku":"HG2394","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Chenas_LesDarroux_2020.png?v=1762270525"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-morgon-douby-2022-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Morgon 'Douby' 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2022 Morgon Douby\u003c\/em\u003e comes a small plot in the ‘Douby’ Lieu-Dit of the famous Morgon Cru. A bit higher and further north than the well-known Cote du Py, this granite based vineyard is home to perfectly balanced Gamay, showcasing both weight and structure, while also remaining fresh and bright. The grapes were hand-harvested and brought to the cellar where they underwent whole cluster fermentation naturally in concrete vats for nearly 3 weeks before a gentle pressing. Then before the first and only light sulfur addition prior to bottling, the wine was aged in old barrels for 9-10 months. The result is powerful, with dark brambly fruit, hints of wood and spice, yet it keeps fresh with acidity and a slight floral character. A Beaujolais that is surely built to age for many years to come, it will benefit from its time in bottle, or a decanting to open it up to breath. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_morgon_douby_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Morgon 'Douby' 2022\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52632400068881,"sku":"HG2395","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Morgon_Douby_2022.png?v=1762270214"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-moulin-a-vent-les-verillats-2023-750ml","title":"Sebastien Besson 'Les Verillats' Moulin à Vent 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete \u0026amp; Stainless, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2023 ‘Les Vérillats’ Moulin-à-Ven\u003c\/em\u003et comes from one of the appellation’s most\u003cbr\u003ecelebrated lieu dits, a hillside site around 300 meters in elevation where old bush-trained Gamay vines dig deep into the thin pink granite soils streaked with manganese. Facing east and southeast, the vines are swept by steady winds that keep the fruit healthy and concentrated, giving this cru its reputation for structure and age-worthiness. The hand-harvested grapes were cooled overnight before undergoing natural whole cluster fermentation in concrete vats for 17 days, followed by a gentle pressing. The wine then rested for 10 months in used French barrique before bottling, with only a touch of sulfites and no fining or filtration. In the glass, it shows both depth and lift, with aromas of black cherry, violet, and wild herbs over a savory, mineral core. The palate is layered and powerful, yet fresh, with fine tannins and bright acidity carrying through to a long, resonant finish. A Moulin-à-Vent with gravitas and precision, built to age but already singing in its youth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/besson_verillats_23_ts.pdf\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Moulin à Vent Les Verillats 2023\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52632402067729,"sku":"HG2396","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/LesVerillats_MoulinaVent2023.png?v=1762269900"},{"product_id":"sebastien-besson-beaujolais-villages-2023-750-ml","title":"Sebastien Besson Beaujolais Villages 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Gamay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConcrete \u0026amp; Stainless, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Diatomaceous Earth, No fining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2023 Sébastien Besson Beaujolais Villages\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous and bright example of some of the estate’s organically farmed fruit. 35-year-old bush vine Gamay from a few plots of granite-filled soil, situated right around the cellar in Lancié, are hand harvested and brought to the winery in small baskets. The grape bunches remain in a cold room for a night to retain the expressive aromatics before they are placed into concrete vats for natural whole-cluster fermentation. Only one or two pump overs are performed daily for just over two weeks before a gentle pressing off of the skins, and then back into the concrete to finish its fermentation. Then after six months of aging, a small (and only) sulfur addition is made before the wine is bottled. The expressive wine that results is full of bright and juicy brambly fruit on the nose, with hints of forest floor and stone, and fresh purple violets. The palate is vibrant and has enticing fruit for days; raspberry, tart cherry, and a soft umami character that dances beautifully with the lively acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRespect for the land, the grapes, and the entire process, is my top priority...Because without these things, I have nothing – Sébastien Besson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a very exciting renaissance that has been happening in the Beaujolais region of France, and at its core is a new generation of winemakers that have learned everything they know from their progenitors. To pair with that unparalleled guidance, there is a youthful energy and worldly view that is taking the wines and the region to new heights. Sébastien Besson is now the fourth generation of the family to take the helm at Domaine du Penlois, which originated in the 1920’s by his great-grandfather Benoît, situated on a small hill called Lancié (nestled in between Morgon, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent). Sébastien’s father, Maxence, took over in 1977 and accrued more and more Cru vineyards in the region, giving the Domaine 30 hectares in total. While making the sustainably farmed Domaine wines with his father, Sébastien began an eponymous project in 2016. He converted small granite-rich plots on the property to strict organic farming, spanning not only portions of their Village Appellation sites, but parcels of three Crus as well (a total of 7 hectares). With natural fermentations and aging in concrete vats, and a small sulfur addition before bottling, the wines of Sébastien Besson are pure, driven, and remarkable expressions of top Beaujolais.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Besson_Beaujolais_Villages_23_TS.pdf?v=1770321390\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sebastien Besson Beaujolais Villages 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sebastien Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099846041873,"sku":"HG2453","price":19.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/beaujolaisvillages_1_1_0eaab8a1-50c4-4111-b354-42d263adc707.jpg?v=1709078770"}],"url":"https:\/\/alchemyofthespirit.co\/collections\/gamay.oembed?page=2","provider":"Alchemy of the Spirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}