Yohan Lardy, Moulin a Vent Les Michelons, Beaujolais, France 2020
Beaujolais, France
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with red cherry highlights. The nose is a subtle mix of kirsch, blueberry and liquorice. The palate is bright, with fine, supple tannins. Cru Burgundy complexity combined with stunning ripe fruitiness.
Food Matches
Red meat, Beef stew & Veal
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2020
Style Medium Bodied Reds
Country France
Region Beaujolais
Grower Name Yohan Lardy
Grape Variety Gamay
ABV 14.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU YLMAVLM20
Grower
Yohan Lardy
At 30 years old, Yohan Lardy is one of a new generation of terroir-focused producers in Beaujolais. After finishing his studies in Beaune, Yohan spent time working for a biodynamic producer in Chile, before returning to his native Beaujolais. He now owns about 8 ha of vines split between Fleurie, Moulin à Vent, Chenas and Beaujolais-Villages. Yohan’s experience in… Read More
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Beaujolais
Beaujolais is a region in central-eastern France which is famous for its red wines produced from the Gamay grape variety. Most of the wines produced are made using a wine-making technique known as Carbonic Maceration which results in lighter wines than those from many other regions. Generally speaking the wines are early drinking and best drunk when young and fresh, although… Read More
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Gamay
Gamay is a French red grape variety which is solely responsible for the wines of Beaujolais in central-eastern France. Its full name is Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc which draws attention to the fact that it is a red grape variety, but has pale flesh and therefore pale juice.The vine is precocious, budding and ripening early, and is commonly vinified using carbonic maceration… Read More
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