MEE GODARD COTE DU PY 2019
Grapes: Gamay
Taste: Cote du Puy is a climat in Morgon composed of schist. Low yields, partially destemmed; maceration for three weeks and aged 12-18 months in old oak barrels or vats. Expressive and elegant nose of red fruitstrawberry, cherry, raspberries alike; silky fine tannins and deftly handled oak. $58, WEA wines
FAMILLE DUTRAIVE, FLEURIE LIEU DIT LES DEDUITS
Grapes: Gamay
Taste: Famille Dutraive comprises the legendary Jean-Louis Dutraive and his three children. The fruits sourced from old vines are grown organically. Vinification in cement with carbonic maceration. Aged in oak for six months. Floral, summer strawberry bubble gum on the nose and crunchy berries on the palate. A smashable summer wine. $70, Artisan Cellars
CHATEAU DU MOULIN-À-VENT LES VERILLATS 2018
Grapes: Gamay
This Cru Beaujolais comes from a lieu-dit: les Verillats, that sits at the top of the appellation on sandy, granitic soils. Vinified in the Burgundian method and aged in 30% French oak and 70%