2023 Beaujolais Villages Blanc
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Tasting notes
Rowse’s 2023 Beaujolais Blanc is very fresh and vibrant, with a nose of white flowers, lilac and bright citrus, with more opulent, creamy tones too. The palate is well-rounded and velvety, with piercing acidity helping to hold everything together rather nicely. There’s lovely minerality and hints of salinity, with layers of lemon and orange adding juicy energy. Charming and ready to drink, this Chardonnay is a great offering from Guillaume Boillot’s new Beaujolais venture. Just 3,000 bottles produced, it's aged in ex-Boillot barrels for seven to eight months on its fine lees, giving it a Burgundian character. It comes from a three-hectare clay-rich parcel, facing northeast at the foot of the Montgenas hill.
About the producer
The ROWSE estate is nestled in the very heart of the Fleurie commune, encompassing approximately 5.5 hectares of vineyards rooted in granite-rich soils. These vineyards are currently undergoing conversion to organic viticulture, with all farming practices carefully managed by Guillaume Boillot.