Jean-Paul Dubost Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2023 Catalonia The vineyards are a mix

The vineyards are a mix of two terroirs: Oxfordian “caillottes” and Kimmeridgian “marne”

Even amidst such dominating mineral presence

The premier cru Beauregard sits mid-slope in the northeast part of Santenay near the border of Chassagne-Montrachet

apricot fruit

A sense of balance suffuses the wine

Jean-Paul Dubost Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2023 Catalonia The vineyards are a mixFrom 5080 year old Gamay parcels in three villages of northern Brouilly: Saint Leger, Odener and Cercie. The slopes are a mix of clay, limestone, granite and blue schists. The harvest undergoes a semi carbonic maceration of whole clusters over 2 4 weeks in concrete and steel tanks, with twice daily pump overs. Bottled with a light filtration and minimal sulfur usage.