Region: Le Perréon, Beaujolais-Villages, France
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Body: Medium
Tasting notes: Raspberries, black cherries, violets, baking spices, blueberries, mineral granite undertone
Pairing: Charcuterie, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, bistro fare
From one of Beaujolais' best-kept secrets — the Bérerd family's Domaine de la Madone in Le Perréon. Brothers Olivier and Bruno Bérerd farm some of the region's highest-altitude plots (500–600m) on impossibly steep slopes of decomposed pink granite, with many vines pushing past 100 years old. The terroir mirrors neighboring cru Fleurie so closely that critics have long argued these wines deserve cru status. Certified organic, hand-harvested, and vinified in a Burgundy-influenced style — destemmed, fermented on indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, aged in tank and used oak. The family names their top cuvées for relatives, and "Marie Bérénice" joins the tradition of their acclaimed "Jean Baptiste Bérerd" bottling. The outstanding 2022 vintage delivers layers of ripe black cherry, raspberry, violet, and baking spice over a firm granitic mineral backbone. Serious Beaujolais that punches well above its appellation.
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Body: Medium
Tasting notes: Raspberries, black cherries, violets, baking spices, blueberries, mineral granite undertone
Pairing: Charcuterie, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, bistro fare
From one of Beaujolais' best-kept secrets — the Bérerd family's Domaine de la Madone in Le Perréon. Brothers Olivier and Bruno Bérerd farm some of the region's highest-altitude plots (500–600m) on impossibly steep slopes of decomposed pink granite, with many vines pushing past 100 years old. The terroir mirrors neighboring cru Fleurie so closely that critics have long argued these wines deserve cru status. Certified organic, hand-harvested, and vinified in a Burgundy-influenced style — destemmed, fermented on indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, aged in tank and used oak. The family names their top cuvées for relatives, and "Marie Bérénice" joins the tradition of their acclaimed "Jean Baptiste Bérerd" bottling. The outstanding 2022 vintage delivers layers of ripe black cherry, raspberry, violet, and baking spice over a firm granitic mineral backbone. Serious Beaujolais that punches well above its appellation.
Region: Le Perréon, Beaujolais-Villages, France
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Body: Medium
Tasting notes: Raspberries, black cherries, violets, baking spices, blueberries, mineral granite undertone
Pairing: Charcuterie, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, bistro fare
From one of Beaujolais' best-kept secrets — the Bérerd family's Domaine de la Madone in Le Perréon. Brothers Olivier and Bruno Bérerd farm some of the region's highest-altitude plots (500–600m) on impossibly steep slopes of decomposed pink granite, with many vines pushing past 100 years old. The terroir mirrors neighboring cru Fleurie so closely that critics have long argued these wines deserve cru status. Certified organic, hand-harvested, and vinified in a Burgundy-influenced style — destemmed, fermented on indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, aged in tank and used oak. The family names their top cuvées for relatives, and "Marie Bérénice" joins the tradition of their acclaimed "Jean Baptiste Bérerd" bottling. The outstanding 2022 vintage delivers layers of ripe black cherry, raspberry, violet, and baking spice over a firm granitic mineral backbone. Serious Beaujolais that punches well above its appellation.
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Body: Medium
Tasting notes: Raspberries, black cherries, violets, baking spices, blueberries, mineral granite undertone
Pairing: Charcuterie, roast chicken, mushroom dishes, bistro fare
From one of Beaujolais' best-kept secrets — the Bérerd family's Domaine de la Madone in Le Perréon. Brothers Olivier and Bruno Bérerd farm some of the region's highest-altitude plots (500–600m) on impossibly steep slopes of decomposed pink granite, with many vines pushing past 100 years old. The terroir mirrors neighboring cru Fleurie so closely that critics have long argued these wines deserve cru status. Certified organic, hand-harvested, and vinified in a Burgundy-influenced style — destemmed, fermented on indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, aged in tank and used oak. The family names their top cuvées for relatives, and "Marie Bérénice" joins the tradition of their acclaimed "Jean Baptiste Bérerd" bottling. The outstanding 2022 vintage delivers layers of ripe black cherry, raspberry, violet, and baking spice over a firm granitic mineral backbone. Serious Beaujolais that punches well above its appellation.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.