Annick & Jean-Marc took over the Domaine de Bel Air in 1985. They make highly expressive wines which are the fruit of a perfect balance between traditional and modern practices.
Grape
100% Gamay
Vineyard & Vinification Note
HVE Certified (high environmental value)
Soil: “Rotten rock” made up of old iron oxide and manganese sediments from crumbling pyritic schist.
Aspect : Fully south facing Average age of vines : 50 years old
Average yield : 40 to 45 hectolitres / ha
Protection method : Integrated
Manual harvest : 100 %
Grape sorting: Very careful sorting on arrival at the chai to only keep the healthiest grapes at peak ripeness.
Vinification : Traditional, with partial destemming, temperature control and punching the cap down.
Vatting : 8 to 12 days
Maturing : In vats and barrels for 8 months
Tasting Note
This very specific terroir gives stone fruit aromas flavours (cherry, peach and plum) and a deep ruby robe. This is a generous and powerful wine. This wine should often be laid down for 2 to 3 years to give of its full
Food Pairing
The perfect partner to coq au vin, bœuf bourguignon, and cheeses