Granite Project 2022 Beaujolais-Villages

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Granite Project’s 2022 Beaujolais-Villages is a striking and terroir-driven Gamay that emphasizes both fruit vitality and mineral depth. Because of its granitic soils and winemaking choices (concrete, semi-carbonic fermentation, minimal intervention), it offers a more serious expression than many entry-level Beaujolais. It’s vibrant, slightly earthy, and built for both freshness and character. Origins & Craftsmanship Producer / Project: Granite Project is a collaboration between Eric Solomon and Marine & Kevin Jandard / Famille Descombe, among others. The Beaujolais-Villages Granite cuvée is one pillar of this multi-region “Granite” series, all rooted in granitic soils.  Vineyards & Soils: Vineyards are located just south of Brouilly in the Beaujolais-Villages zone, on sandy, decomposed granite soils. The vineyards are old (about 65 years) and farmed sustainably.  Farming / Harvest: The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with natural yeast, employing a semi-carbonic maceration / fermentation approach in concrete tanks.  Aging / Maturation: The wine is aged for 10 months in concrete tanks. A small amount of sulfur (SO₂) is added only just before bottling. The wine is labeled vegan.  ABV / Format: The 2022 vintage is labeled at about 13% alcohol.  Tasting Profile Component Notes / Impressions Appearance / Color Clear ruby red (medium intensity) Nose / Aroma Raspberry, strawberry, fresh red forest berries; subtle earth / mushroom notes; citrus peel brightness.  Palate / Taste Juicy red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry) with fresh acidity; slightly fleshy, with a firm mineral / stony backbone; gentle earthiness and spice midpalate.  Finish Medium finish, with lingering red berry echo, mineral tension, and light earthy nuance. One tasting note describes it as “juicy red with notes of oranges, raspberries and raw mushrooms. Fresh and gently earthy with a medium body.” Another source notes that on the nose it’s initially a bit tight, opening into raspberry and strawberry scents, and the palate is described as fleshy with decent weight.  Serving & Pairings Serve: Serve slightly chilled (about 14–16 °C / 57–61 °F). Use a medium-bodied red wine glass to allow aromatics. Pairings: • Charcuterie, cured meats • Roasted or grilled poultry (chicken, duck) • Pork tenderloin or pork belly • Mushroom dishes, earthy vegetables • Soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert) • Light stews or ratatouille Given its freshness and balancing minerality, it's a good match for food that has an herbal, slightly earthy or savory edge. Quick Overview Feature Detail Name Granite Project 2022 Beaujolais-Villages “Granite” Appellation Beaujolais-Villages (France) Grape / Variety 100% Gamay Soils / Terroir Sandy, decomposed granite Winemaking Hand harvested, natural yeast, semi-carbonic fermentation, aged in concrete ~10 months ABV ~13%  Character / Style Vibrant red fruit, mineral frame, slight earth, medium body Positioning A serious, terroir-expressive Beaujolais in the Granite Project series

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