DOMAINE DES MORIERS
Lancié
Beaujolais
Domaine des Moriers was born from the passion of Beaujolais terroir, where Gamay reveals itself like nowhere else. Run by Arnaud Combier, a man with a solid background who had been making wine in both Mâcon and then in Languedoc.
The estate is currently under conversion to organics having applied for their certification earlier this year, with biodynamics being the next step. "We are convinced that living soils and healthy grapes are paramount to produce energy-driven wines with personality."
In the cellar, Arnaud favours whole cluster vinifications which are carried out in concrete vats as it is the region's tradition. Generally he tends to avoid remontage and instead aims for a more gentle extraction. The length of the macerations varies depending on the wine but rarely exceed two weeks.
Beaujolais Villages
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 12%
Soils Granite, Sand, Manganese
Farming Organic
Winemaking From 40 years old vines. Fermentation of whole bunches in concrete vats. Pressing in vertical press. Maturation 50% in stainless steel vats and the remaining 50% in 228L used oak barrels.
Tasting Note This vintage is a bit more elegant and bright with notes of red cherry, gentle raspberry fruit, parma violets and subtle earthy undertones on the finish.
Chiroubles
Vintage 2022
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 12%
Soils Granite
Farming Organic
Winemaking The average age of the vines here are 40 years old planted on soils of decomposed granite. The whole bunches are fermented with wild yeasts with half of then juice being matured in concrete and the remaining juice in 228L barrels.
Tasting Note Ripe strawberry fruit and red cherry aromas lend to tones of rose and subtle sweet spices. Round with gentle tannins on the finish.
Fleurie
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 12%
Soils Granite, Sand
Farming Organic
Winemaking
Tasting Note
Moulin a Vent
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Lancié, Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV
Soils Granite, Silt
Farming Organic
Winemaking Whole bunches are fermented with native yeasts in concrete vessels. Half of the grapes are matured in tank and the other half in used oak barrels of 228L.
Tasting Note An elegant wine with notes of redcurrant, red cherry, hint of earth, rose, and a lovely blueberry aroma finish. A little lighter than some of their other cuvées with a nice floral complexity and textural dusty finish.
Morgon Les Charmes
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Morgon, Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV
Soils Granit, Sand, Manganese
Farming Organic
Winemaking From 40 years old vines in the ‘Les Charmes’ climat. Whole bunch fermentation in concrete vats. Maturation in 228L barrels.
Tasting Note Crunchy blackberries, red cherry, fresh earth, wild pansy notes and a hint of rose. This is elegant but has a good structure on the palate. Aromatic and complex.
Size Available in Magnums (150cl)
Fleurie La Madone
Vintage 2020
Style Red
Region La Madone, Fleurie, Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV
Soils Granit, Sand
Farming Organic
Winemaking From 40 years old vines from the ‘Les Prés Ouverts’ climat. Whole bunch fermentation in concrete vats. Ageing in 228L barrels.
Tasting Note Definitely one of the most iconic Crus and Climats in Beaujolais, combine elegance, aromatics and precisions with power and concentration. Deep red cherry and fragrant strawberry. Cedar spice, lavender and a saline finish. This will develop beautifully with a few years in bottle.