Brouilly "Vielles Vignes" 2022 | Domaine de la Grand'Cour (Famille Dutraive)

The Famille Dutraive Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2022 is a deeply expressive wine, showcasing the unique qualities of Gamay from old vines, traditionally grown in the Brouilly appellation of Beaujolais. With vineyards over 50 years old, this wine reflects the family's commitment to natural and organic winemaking methods, resulting in a bright, vibrant profile. Expect layers of red fruit like cherry and raspberry, complemented by floral undertones and a hint of earthiness from the granite-rich terroir. This vintage is celebrated for its balance between freshness and structure, offering a rounded mouthfeel and a finish with just a touch of minerality, perfect for pairing with roasted meats or soft cheeses​.

About the Domaine:

This estate is one of the oldest in Fleurie and was bought in 1969 by Jean DUTRAIVE. He took over 9 hectares of Fleurie on the Grand'Cour, Chapelle des Bois and Champagne's terroirs. He also kept 1 hectare 60 of Brouilly from the family property.
Jean Dutraive, was joined by his son Jean-Louis in 1977. He succeeded him definitively in 1989. Now Jean Louis's kids (Ophelie, Justin et Lucas) are slowly taking over the domaine .

The grapes picked up manually are put in whole vats (neither de-stemming nor crushing) put at low temperature and saturated with carbon dioxide (without sulphite addition).

Fermentation takes place naturally without intervention (except in the event of a problem) until pressing. No oenological product is used, the natural yeasts of the so-called indigenous grapes are responsible for characterizing our wines. These are then put in the cellar by gravity to begin their more or less long aging depending on the cuvées.

The "Famille Dutraive" project:

Following the hailstorms suffered on the Grand'Cour estate in 2016 and 2017, Jean-Louis and his children, Lucas, Justin and Ophélie, began to buy grapes which they vinified at the estate. The grapes, selected by them, come from plots cultivated in the spirit of organic farming, certified or not. The wines are produced according to the same philosophy as that of the estate, favoring parcel vinification, without oenological input. The first cuvées produced in 2016, Cap Ô Sud, were made from Cinsault and Carignan grape varieties from Corbières and Minervois respectively. Today the wines are mainly produced from Gamay du Beaujolais on the Chénas, Chiroubles, Fleurie and Saint-Amour crus.