Chiroubles Jean Passot 1990
This 1990 red wine is produced and bottled by Jean Passot under the Appellation Chiroubles Contrôlée. It is made entirely from the Gamay grape, a classic French variety that finds its primary homeland in the Beaujolais region, located just south of Burgundy.
Chiroubles is one of the ten designated Cru villages in the northern part of Beaujolais, having received its AOC status in 1936. Situated approximately 20 kilometers north of Villefranche-sur-Saône, it holds the distinction of being the highest of all the Beaujolais Crus, with vineyards planted at altitudes between 250 and 450 meters. This elevation makes Chiroubles the coolest of the Crus, characterized by a continental climate with warm days and cool nights. The significant diurnal temperature shifts in this area are a defining feature of the local viticulture.
The vineyards in Chiroubles are rooted in weathered pink granite soils with a sandy texture, providing excellent drainage. This specific terroir is highly favorable for the cultivation of Gamay, which is also widely grown in the Loire Valley. The granite subsoil is a hallmark of the region's Cru villages, forming the foundation for the wines produced in this part of France. The wine is bottled at 13% alcohol by volume.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Beaujolais
Beaujolais south of Burgundy is the homeland of the Gamay grape. The area became world-famous for the young, fruity Beaujolais Nouveau, but the real quality lies in the ten cru villages such as Morgon and Fleurie. The granite subsoil yields juicy, light red wines with fresh acidity and aromas of red berries, flowers and spice. A classic and incredibly food-friendly French red wine region.
Da denne vin blev lavet, så verden meget anderledes ud. Her er nogle af de historier, der udspillede sig, mens denne flaske stille ældes i sin kælder.
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