Château des Jacques Clos de Loyse Beaujolais Blanc 2024
Château des Jacques Clos de Loyse Beaujolais Blanc is a distinctive French Chardonnay sourced from a single ten hectare walled vineyard. Nestled among traditional red grape plantings on ancient deposits over granite bedrock, the site has a rich lineage dating back to medieval times when Carthusian monks cultivated white vines here long before the French Revolution. Following a slow, soft pressing, the juice undergoes a split fermentation. Half of the juice rests in stainless steel tanks to retain its natural energy, while the remaining half ferments in traditional oak barrels. The wine is then aged on its lees for eight to nine months, with regular stirring throughout the winter to build a richer, more complex texture. In the glass, it delivers a deeply structured profile that balances bright, fresh fruit with soft aromas of warm oak spice. The time spent on the lees provides a smooth, elegant mouthfeel that remains steady and refined through to the finish. Pour this alongside a rich dish of poultry cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce, fresh shellfish, or a simple board of soft goat cheese.
