PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Granite Project’s 2022 Beaujolais-Villages is a striking and terroir-driven Gamay that emphasizes both fruit vitality and mineral depth. Because of its granitic soils and winemaking choices (concrete, semi-carbonic fermentation, minimal intervention), it offers a more serious expression than many entry-level Beaujolais. It’s vibrant, slightly earthy, and built for both freshness and character.
Producer / Project: Granite Project is a collaboration between Eric Solomon and Marine & Kevin Jandard / Famille Descombe, among others. The Beaujolais-Villages Granite cuvée is one pillar of this multi-region “Granite” series, all rooted in granitic soils.
Vineyards & Soils: Vineyards are located just south of Brouilly in the Beaujolais-Villages zone, on sandy, decomposed granite soils. The vineyards are old (about 65 years) and farmed sustainably.
Farming / Harvest: The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with natural yeast, employing a semi-carbonic maceration / fermentation approach in concrete tanks.
Aging / Maturation: The wine is aged for 10 months in concrete tanks. A small amount of sulfur (SO₂) is added only just before bottling. The wine is labeled vegan.
ABV / Format: The 2022 vintage is labeled at about 13% alcohol.
| Component | Notes / Impressions |
|---|---|
| Appearance / Color | Clear ruby red (medium intensity) |
| Nose / Aroma | Raspberry, strawberry, fresh red forest berries; subtle earth / mushroom notes; citrus peel brightness. |
| Palate / Taste | Juicy red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry) with fresh acidity; slightly fleshy, with a firm mineral / stony backbone; gentle earthiness and spice midpalate. |
| Finish | Medium finish, with lingering red berry echo, mineral tension, and light earthy nuance. |
One tasting note describes it as “juicy red with notes of oranges, raspberries and raw mushrooms. Fresh and gently earthy with a medium body.”
Another source notes that on the nose it’s initially a bit tight, opening into raspberry and strawberry scents, and the palate is described as fleshy with decent weight.
Serve: Serve slightly chilled (about 14–16 °C / 57–61 °F). Use a medium-bodied red wine glass to allow aromatics.
Pairings:
• Charcuterie, cured meats
• Roasted or grilled poultry (chicken, duck)
• Pork tenderloin or pork belly
• Mushroom dishes, earthy vegetables
• Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert)
• Light stews or ratatouille
Given its freshness and balancing minerality, it's a good match for food that has an herbal, slightly earthy or savory edge.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Granite Project 2022 Beaujolais-Villages “Granite” |
| Appellation | Beaujolais-Villages (France) |
| Grape / Variety | 100% Gamay |
| Soils / Terroir | Sandy, decomposed granite |
| Winemaking | Hand harvested, natural yeast, semi-carbonic fermentation, aged in concrete ~10 months |
| ABV | ~13% |
| Character / Style | Vibrant red fruit, mineral frame, slight earth, medium body |
| Positioning | A serious, terroir-expressive Beaujolais in the Granite Project series |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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