This release from the venerable family domaine in the southern reaches of Beaujolais is sprightly, fresh, and built for conviviality. In a vintage described as one of the most bountiful in recent years, the wine offers generous flavor and the region’s classic Gamay spirit.
Product Details
- Vintage: 2023
- Producer: Domaine Dupeuble Père et Fils
- Appellation: Beaujolais AOC (France)
- Grape Variety: 100% Gamay
- Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
- Vineyard & Soils: Vines typically 50–100 years old on soils of granite, schist, and pierres dorées (golden limestone) in the hamlet of Le Breuil
- Viticulture & Vinification: Hand‑harvested, cultivated under a “lutte raisonnée” regime, without synthetic fertilizers or heavy chemicals. Vinified with native yeasts, no chaptalization, no added sulfur during fermentation, whole-cluster/partial carbonic maceration, and aged in cement and stainless steel
- Production Volume: The domaine covers roughly 100 hectares in total, with approximately 40% under vine. While the exact bottle count for this cuvée is undisclosed, it is produced at a scale that supports national distribution while retaining artisanal care
Sensory Description
The nose opens with ripe red berries—raspberry and cherry—layered with aromatic violet and a hint of licorice, reflecting the warm southern exposure of the vineyards and their proximity to the Rhône Valley. The palate is tangy and thirst-quenching, with lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Juicy fruit notes dominate, but a stony, mineral backbone from granite and limestone soils adds depth and freshness. The generous 2023 vintage lends the wine a supple, expressive character, making it enjoyable now, though it can evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years.
Winemaker’s Background
Domaine Dupeuble is rooted in the hamlet of Le Breuil, the southernmost winegrowing area in Beaujolais, with documented winemaking history dating back to 1512. Now run by Ghislaine and Stéphane Dupeuble, grandchildren of Paul Dupeuble, the estate blends centuries of tradition with a commitment to sustainable farming and low-intervention winemaking. Their longstanding partnership with Kermit Lynch helped establish their wines in the U.S. market, where they are celebrated for offering authentic, terroir-driven Beaujolais made without pretense or manipulation. The domaine’s ethos revolves around purity of fruit, native yeast fermentations, and minimal use of additives—a natural approach that expresses both heritage and integrity.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly cool at around 55–58 °F. This wine pairs beautifully with grilled sausages, rustic pizzas, herbed lentils, or late-summer tomato salads. It’s a perfect everyday red for fans of bright, expressive Gamay, and an excellent introduction to the quality that Beaujolais can offer beyond the nouveau tier. Ideal for casual gatherings, weeknight dinners, or lightly chilled on a warm afternoon.
