Description
The famous ‘Du Beur dans les Pinards’ cuvée now has a little sister. Karim Vionnet’s ‘Le Beur Blanc’ is a 100% Chardonnay Beaujolais Villages. The subtle, understated interplay of citrus and white floral aromas sets the tone. Deliciously tart fruit, lovely structure and a freshness rare for this appellation make this wine a formidable choice to kick off the aperitif.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Karim Vionnet’s plots are located mainly in the communes of Quincié, Beaujeu and Lantignié. These plots are situated midway up the hillsides, with soil types varying greatly from one plot to another: marl, schist and sand. Karim is not certified organic, but his vine-growing practices are entirely natural. No use of plant protection products, pesticides or other chemicals. He maintains a rich organic life in his soils, prioritising the enhancement of his terroir. The same approach is taken in the cellar, with winemaking as natural as possible: indigenous yeasts, no added sugar and virtually no sulphites.
The Beaujolais Villages appellation
The Beaujolais Villages are located in the northern part of the vineyard and are spread across 38 villages. The steep, east-southeast-facing vineyards, at altitudes of between 200 and 500 metres, surround the 10 Beaujolais crus in the northern half of the vineyard, where there are as many terroirs as there are villages. As the heart of the wine region’s range, situated between the Beaujolais AOC and the crus, these wines can be enjoyed young or after a few years in the bottle. Produced in the southern part of the Beaujolais Villages appellation, the wines are rich and fruity; in the central zone, they are richer and more structured; and in the crus sector, the wines are more full-bodied and rounded.
(source: www.beaujolais.com)
What to eat with Karim Vionnet’s Beaujolais Villages Beur Blanc?
- Seafood starters
- coastal fish
- seafood sauerkraut
- light sauces or braised white meats.
