Description
Julien Frappa’s Beaujolais-Leynes (L’Oiseau de Passage) comes from a micro-plot of 28 ares, composed mainly of granite scree, sandstone and limestone. Vinified naturally and aged for 8 months in egg-shaped vats. A round, fruity and silky wine that brings out the flavour of crushed strawberries with hints of cut hay. Our promise: guaranteed enjoyment. Warning: risk of intoxication and falling in love.
Technical details
L'Oiseau de Passage Julien Frappa Beaujolais-Leynes En Sauvage 2022:
- Appellation: Beaujolais-Leynes
- Farming method: Organic
- Area: 28 ares (planted in 1963)
- Grape variety: Gamay
- Terroir: granite, sandstone and limestone scree at an altitude of 330 metres
- Harvest: Hand-picked into 12 kg crates
- Vinification: 12-day maceration, 80% whole bunches, 20% destemmed. Regular punching down
- Ageing: 8 months in oval vats
- Label: comic book artist Simon Hureau.
What to eat with a Beaujolais-Leynes from L'Oiseau de Passage by Julien Frappa?
- Aperitif
- Cold cuts
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Goat’s cheese
