Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais ‘L’Ancien’, Organic
What a gloriously replete, joyful, seductive wine this is. Brun has been a trailblazer in Beaujolais’ rejeuvenation; this is his definitive wine; made organically and biodynamically (although you’ll not see that on the label), using minimal sulphur, natural yeast and minimal filtration. An example of how ‘natural’ wine can be sensational, when made carefully. Try it with rosemary lamb chops and and prepare for delight.
Producer Profile
Jean-Paul’s star burns brighter than as ever in a Beaujolais firmament now rapidly recovering from the abuse inflicted on its Gamay grape as a result of the over-commercialisation of Beaujolais Nouveau and domination of negociants happy to churn out a travesty of the true wine by selling a beverage more reminiscent of bananas and bubblegum than wine grapes. Such damage to a region’s reputation typically takes a generation to reverse, and the picture is now much improved, thanks in large degree to the steadfast determination of a few dedicated producers among whom Jean-Paul Brun has been a leader.
Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais ‘L’Ancien’, Organic
What a gloriously replete, joyful, seductive wine this is. Brun has been a trailblazer in Beaujolais’ rejeuvenation; this is his definitive wine; made organically and biodynamically (although you’ll not see that on the label), using minimal sulphur, natural yeast and minimal filtration. An example of how ‘natural’ wine can be sensational, when made carefully. Try it with rosemary lamb chops and and prepare for delight.
Producer Profile
Jean-Paul’s star burns brighter than as ever in a Beaujolais firmament now rapidly recovering from the abuse inflicted on its Gamay grape as a result of the over-commercialisation of Beaujolais Nouveau and domination of negociants happy to churn out a travesty of the true wine by selling a beverage more reminiscent of bananas and bubblegum than wine grapes. Such damage to a region’s reputation typically takes a generation to reverse, and the picture is now much improved, thanks in large degree to the steadfast determination of a few dedicated producers among whom Jean-Paul Brun has been a leader.
Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais ‘L’Ancien’, Organic
What a gloriously replete, joyful, seductive wine this is. Brun has been a trailblazer in Beaujolais’ rejeuvenation; this is his definitive wine; made organically and biodynamically (although you’ll not see that on the label), using minimal sulphur, natural yeast and minimal filtration. An example of how ‘natural’ wine can be sensational, when made carefully. Try it with rosemary lamb chops and and prepare for delight.
Producer Profile
Jean-Paul’s star burns brighter than as ever in a Beaujolais firmament now rapidly recovering from the abuse inflicted on its Gamay grape as a result of the over-commercialisation of Beaujolais Nouveau and domination of negociants happy to churn out a travesty of the true wine by selling a beverage more reminiscent of bananas and bubblegum than wine grapes. Such damage to a region’s reputation typically takes a generation to reverse, and the picture is now much improved, thanks in large degree to the steadfast determination of a few dedicated producers among whom Jean-Paul Brun has been a leader.
