Famille Dutraive - Saint Amour Clos du Chapitre 2021
Famille Dutraive Description
From the single parcel of Le Clos du Chapitre planted on a 260m altiitude plateau on the eastern edge of Saint Amour. Fifty year old vines.
Very rocky, ancient alluvial soils
In third year of organic conversion. Fruit is hand harvested into 20 kilo cases.
Traditional "beaujolaise" vinification in concrete tank: natural yeast fermentation, semi-carbonic maceration, no sulfur in vinification. Jean-Louis' motto in the cellar is "minimal intervention and maximum surveillance." His three children have embraced this philosophy.
40% in stainless steel and 60% in neutral barrels for 6 months, no fining or filtration, 10 mg/l SO2 added at blend just before bottling.
A lacy and textured Cru Beaujolais from fifty year old organically-fermed vines in Saint Amour. Another super addition from the Dutraive family.
Price: $41.99
In Mixed Case: $35.69
Quantity Available: 15
