Lapalu 2022 Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes

 The 2022 Lapalu Beaujolais Villages is a selection of old vines (50 to 80 years-old) from several plots with a density of 11,000 plants per hectare. Mostly mid-slope, south-east facing early ripening parcels on sandy granite soils. Whole cluster carbonic fermentation in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts, maceration of 10 to 12 days, aged on the fine lees for 7 months in concrete vats. 10 mg/liter of SO2 added only before bottling. Another terrific vintage for the Lapalu Beaujolais Villages VV! The nose offers brambly aromas of hedge fruits, wild raspberry, pomegranate, and ripe strawberry of the nose. Sweet dark fruits on the palate, savory mineral spine,  and tangy berry fruit on the finish. This displays pinpoint balance between bright freshness and sapid earthiness with a deliciousness that beckons for another sip.