2024 LA GALOCHE BEAUJOLAIS ROUGE

TRY ME IF YOU LOVE: Pinot Noir

ABV: 11.5%

GRAPES: 100% Gamay

TASTING NOTES: Light, fragrant and big on the fruit. All wild strawberry and black cherry with baking spice, and a light fruit tartness. A delicious, joyful, and easy-to-drink Beaujolais. Brilliant chilled

PAIRS WITH: Roast chicken, pork, fried calamari, pasta.

SERVE ME: Slightly chilled, pop in the fridge for an hour

Raphael Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation vigneron at the Domaine Saint-Cyr, which was created by his great-grandfather, Pierre Saint-Cyr. The estate is located in Anse, found at the southern edge of the Beaujolais. When Raphael took over the winemaking in 2008, he let go of a large portion of Beaujolais vines around the winery and acquired vines further north in the crus of Morgon, Regnié, Chénas, and Moulin-à-Vent. Having seen his grandfather and uncle get sick from the chemicals used to treat their vines, Raphael was immediately convinced to convert the entire 23 hectare domaine to certified organic viticulture, making Domaine Saint Cyr one of the largest organic domaines in the Beaujolais.

La Galoche is the name of a small stream that runs by the winery.