2022 Les Bertrand Fleurie Cuvée du Chaos

WINEMAKER: Yann Bertrand
REGION: Beaujolais, FR
VARIETY: Gamay
VITICULTURE: Organic

This 1.1 hectare vineyard has been farmed with biodynamic principles since 2013. The vines range from 45 - 70 years and are planted on sandy grantic soil. Elevage in a 80% old barriques and 20% Demi-muds of at least 6+ years of age followed by 10 months aging in bottle prior to release.

A little darker than the previous year (21 was wet, 22 hot) yet the elegance remains the same. Red fruits at the front, a weave of fresh spice in there also. Fine tannins with a layer of freshness. Electric sparks. Rocky depth. A wine that encapsulates the purity of Fleurie.

Established in the 1950’s by Louis Bertrand, Les Bertrand is located in a special part of Beaujolais called ‘Grand-pré’. A section that straddles the crus of both Fleurie and Morgon, rich in sandy granitic soil. The estate wines from these appellations are uniquely different even though all the vines are in the same area. The complexity found in the vineyard is demonstrated through these different cuvees. Since 2016 Yann has been working with Pascal Guignet, a grower in Julienas for cuvee Julienas...100%, the only non estate wine in this release. The fruit is manually harvested and sorted. In the cellar vinification is cold carbonic and semi carbonic maceration at 10-12 degrees with natural yeasts in large concrete vats. Bottling is done in Spring according to the moon, all wines are un-fined and unfiltered.