Beaujolais La Galoche Domaine Saint-Cyr is a wonderful expression of Gamay and Beaujolais, with intense fruit and fine character. Beaujolais makes not only the Nouveaux "fruit bomb" but also some pretty serious wines like La Galoche! Try it and you will understand!
Raphael Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation in the Domaine Saint-Cyr, created by his great-grandfather, Pierre Saint-Cyr. The estate is located in Anse, at the southern tip of Beaujolais, and since Raphael took over, in 2008, has acquired vineyards further north, in the crus of Morgon, Regnié, Chénas and Moulin-à-Vent. Having seen his grandfather and uncle get sick from the chemicals used in the vineyard, Raphael was persuaded to apply certified organic viticulture to all his 23 hectares, making Domaine Saint Cyr one of the largest organic domaines in Beaujolais.
Beaujolais La Galoche Domaine Saint-Cyr comes from the estate's largest vineyard, Les Pierres dorées, from vines planted in 1950-2010. The grapes are subjected to carbonate maceration (maceration carbonique) for 6 days and then the wine is fermented with ambient yeasts in concrete tanks where it matures for 6 months. The result is juicy and fruity with silky tannins.
Enjoy the slightly chilled with all kinds of snacks and appetizers!
