Daniel Bouland Morgon Corcelette Vieilles Vignes Cailloux 2021

Description

Daniel Bouland is one of the modern rockstars of Beaujolais – his wines have a feverish cult following in France, so much so that allocations bound for Australia get tighter each year. The majority of Daniel Bouland’s old bush vines are rooted within the Morgon climat of Corcelette, in the hilly Haut-Morgon to the northwest of the appellation. Within this area there are several lieux-dits that Bouland now bottles separately, and Bellevue is one of these. It’s a southeast-facing, particularly stony site (cailloux means rocks), with plenty of schist running through the granitic, sandy base soil (much like in the Cote du Py). The plethora of rocks on the surface traps and radiates warmth and, as a result this is Bouland’s earliest-ripening site. The vines were planted in 1951 and 1987. This is made the same way as all the Bouland wines: natural, whole-bunch ferment; concrete tank/foudre elevage; and no fining. “The 2021 Morgon Corcelette Vieilles Vignes Cailloux opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, mulberries, sweet spices, licorice and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it’s deep and impressively concentrated, combining classical proportions with superb ripeness. It’s another excellent wine from one of Beaujolais’s most dependable growers.” – William Kelley, The Wine Advocate, 93+ points The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Gamay Country – France Region – Beaujolais Vintage – 2021 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 14%