Gerard Brisson Beaujolais Villages 2017

Description

The Brisson family has lived in Beaujolais, France since 1431. Centuries of experience in this storied region have given them a deep understanding of the terroir and how best to communicate its unique qualities in their wines. In 2009, Domaine Gérard Brisson was recognized as a Premier Grand Vin Classé (Guide des Vins de France) for the excellence of their Beaujolais Grand Cru Morgon. Domaine Brisson also holds TERRA VITIS certification for their commitment to sustainable farming in their vineyards. Gérard has been practicing reactive viticulture (agriculture raisonnée) since the 1970s. Gérard Brisson’s Beaujolais-Villages parcel is located in the the village of Régnié. The grapes are all harvested by hand and then crushed in whole bunches. A cold maceration takes place to concentrate the fruit before the temperature-controlled fermentation. – Importer