Region: Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Grape(s): Gamay
Winemaker: Franck Besson
Farming: certified organic, certified biodynamic
Franck is a unique winemaker in Beaujolais, known for his innovative approach. After inheriting 4 hectares of high-elevation Gamay vines near Julli from his father-in-law, he recognized the potential of the terroir, despite it being outside the Cru designation. Francks pet-nat ros is sourced from 50-year-old, organically farmed vines in the Chenas lieu-dit En Remont, planted in granite-rich soil at over 900ft elevation. Fermented whole-cluster in cement vats using native yeasts and
no added SO2
, it finishes fermentation in the bottle creating
frothy
bubbles. Aromas of
strawberry shortcake
lead to a palate of ripe
pink grapefruit
,
raspberry
, and
pink Starburst
candy, with a clean, zippy finish.
