Fleurie "Clos de la Grand'Cour" 2022 Magnum | Domaine de la Grand' Cour

The Fleurie Clos de la Grand'Cour 2022 by the Dutraive family is a distinguished example of Beaujolais winemaking, showcasing the unique terroir of the Fleurie appellation. This wine is sourced from a 6.5-hectare walled vineyard surrounding the family residence, predominantly featuring 40- to 50-year-old vines. The grapes are aged for seven months in a combination of foudres and used barrels, imparting a nuanced character to the wine. 

On the nose, the wine presents silken concentrations of stewed raspberry and red cherries, accented by notes of iris and peony petals, Indian spices, dried herbs, and white pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is sustained by bright acidity and chalky tannins that match the wine's weight, tapering into a precise, elegant finish. 

The Dutraive family's commitment to natural winemaking practices is evident in this wine, with minimal intervention and unfiltered bottling. This approach allows the wine to express its authentic character and the nuances of its Fleurie origin. 

This Fleurie is an excellent choice for pairing with dishes such as charcuterie, roasted meats, or even richer poultry preparations. Its aging potential is notable, with the wine being drinkable now and peaking from 2025.

Available in bottle (75cL) and 3L!!

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.