Jean-Paul Dubost Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2023 Catalonia Although the vintage is not

Although the vintage is not indicated on the label

“Reine de Nuit” is almost Pinot Noir-like in its sumptuous fruit and refined carriage

This cuvée is both a vineyard and a barrel selection: Xavier employed a half-hectare 1981 planting of Syrah (with 6% interplanted Viognier)

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

Jean-Paul Dubost Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2023 Catalonia Although the vintage is notFrom 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.