LA PLAIGNE, BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES

Gilles and Cecile Roux produce fantastic, juicy and fleshy Beaujolais from their 12-ha vineyards on sandy granitic soils; the harvest is made by hand, oak is kept far, far in the background so the wines show great purity.

The robe of the Beaujolais-Villages is bright rubis, subtle red berries – raspberry, redcurrant, cherry – are found on the nose. Silky and caressing texture, freshly crushed red fruit, very clean, light with pure cherry character. Delicious, gives simple but immense pleasure in a typical good Beaujolais fashion.