'Les Gallong' Blanc 2022 | Domaine de Saint Cyr

Producer Domaine de Saint Cyr
Appellation AOC Beaujolais Region Beaujolais Country France Vintage 2023 Varietal(s)

Chardonnay

Raphaël Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation vigneron at the Domaine Saint-Cyr, which was created by his great-grandfather, Pierre Saint-Cyr. The estate is located in Anse, found at the southern edge of the Beaujolais. When Raphael took over the winemaking in 2008, he let go of a large portion of Beaujolais vines around the winery and acquired vines 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 to treat their vines, Raphael was immediately convinced to convert the entire 23 hectare domaine to certified organic viticulture, making Domaine Saint Cyr one of the largest organic domaines in the Beaujolais.

Direct press, fermented with native yeast, natural malolactic fermentation. Aged in 30HL oak barrels and 30HL concrete vats for 18 months. No sulfites added at bottling, and no filtration.