2024 Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes, France Hayman's Élevage runs about twelve months

Élevage runs about twelve months in barrels with a thoughtful share of new wood

south-facing amphitheater perched at 600+ meters

the wines are raised in a mix of new and old French oak

berry fruited and wildly flexible at the table

2024 Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes, France Hayman's Élevage runs about twelve monthsFrom one of the most precocious Bojo Villages sectors, which is among the first to be harvested in the region. Vines are 45+ years old and are densely planted so challenging to work. SOIL: Sandy, shallow topsoil on granite VITICULTURE: Certified (organic), in biodynamic conversion VINIFICATION: Grapes are chilled for 1 day, then into tank for carbonic maceration fermentation for 12 14 days with indigenous yeasts. AGINGAged 5 6 months in tank, no