2023 Domaine de Fa Blanc, Beaujolais, FranceABOUT THE WINE Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine comes from a single vineyard in Leynes, planted around 350 meters elevation on limestone clay soils. The site gives the wine both citrus brightness and a fine, pebble like mineral core. The grapes are organically farmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in a mix of stainless steel and used 600L barrels, preserving purity while adding subtle texture. The 2023 vintage shows notes of citrus,

Less than 10% of the Pinot Noir is vinified as a red wine

where the Pannonian microclimate and loess-rich soils were already used to cultivate wine in Roman times

with a spice-driven fruit

with a warm summer leading to a perfectly ripe and balanced harvest

that each new vintage of Beaucastel is born

The wine is fermented in steel vats called "tini" for 25 days

with remarkable length on the palate

leading to a warmer site

the reconstruction was continued after by Jean Kressmann

Leon Coche bought the Domaine and started growing grape vines

After careful pressing

Now in the skilled hands of Fanny and François Boyer (brother and sister team)