Prunelle de Navacelle Beaujolais Lantignie 2022

100% Gamay

Off of hree old-vine parcels (ranging from 30 to 90 years old, with core vines around 80 years old), totaling 1.03 hectares.  Winemaker Prunelle’s familial home is Château du Basty, where her wines are vinified, in a cellar separate from her brother Quentin, who makes his wines under the Château’s name.  The family has records that show grapes were planted in the region as early as 992 AD, and the family can track the family and the current estates history back to 1482.  The wine spends twelve months in 60-year-old 2500L foudres before being bottled.  Nose of rich red fruit layered with spices, herbs, and earthy undertones.  Medium-bodied with a lively, sweet core of cherries, firm tannins, mineral grip, and good structural definition.  13% ABV