Beaujolais-Villages Georges et Georgette Rossi 1986
The 1986 Beaujolais-Villages is a French red wine produced by Georges et Georgette Rossi. Classified as an Appellation Contrôlée, this vintage was estate bottled directly at the property.
Beaujolais-Villages is a recognized appellation located in the northern half of the Beaujolais region, which administratively falls under Burgundy. The area covers 38 specific communes situated in a hilly landscape between the cities of Mâcon in the north and Lyon in the south. Geographically, this northern section distinguishes itself from the southern part of Beaujolais by featuring steeper vineyards at altitudes ranging from 200 to 500 meters. The local climate is semi-continental with mild influences from both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, providing a stable environment for the vines.
The soil in this northern part of the region is primarily dominated by granite and schist, contrasting with the clay and limestone found further south. This granite subsoil makes the area the ideal homeland for the blue Gamay grape, which is cultivated almost exclusively here and is also a typical variety in the Loire Valley. The Beaujolais-Villages appellation is internationally recognized for its traditional winemaking method known as carbonic maceration, where whole grape clusters are fermented in a carbon dioxide-saturated environment.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Beaujolais
Beaujolais south of Burgundy is the homeland of the Gamay grape. The area became world-famous for the young, fruity Beaujolais Nouveau, but the real quality lies in the ten cru villages such as Morgon and Fleurie. The granite subsoil yields juicy, light red wines with fresh acidity and aromas of red berries, flowers and spice. A classic and incredibly food-friendly French red wine region.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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