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Daniel Bouland is one of the modern rockstars of Beaujolais - his wines have a feverish cult following in France, so much so that allocations bound for Australia get tighter each year. The Chiroubles "Chatenay" from Domaine Bouland is made from vines that are at least forty years of age, with some significantly older vines also to be found here. So much perfume interspersed with berries, flowers, earth and stoney scents. It's a keeper, but you'll hardly need to wait for this as it's already overflowing with flavour and freshness.
Daniel Bouland is one of the modern rockstars of Beaujolais - his wines have a feverish cult following in France, so much so that allocations bound for Australia get tighter each year. The Chiroubles "Chatenay" from Domaine Bouland is made from vines that are at least forty years of age, with some significantly older vines also to be found here. So much perfume interspersed with berries, flowers, earth and stoney scents. It's a keeper, but you'll hardly need to wait for this as it's already overflowing with flavour and freshness.
Raspberry perfume, cherry blossom and orange peel. It has tension in the perfume, high notes, tart fruit, blueberry pie and a hint of cinnamon. The savoury element comes in the form of blood, iodine, seaweed, salty vibration with a healthy amount of gritty, sandy tannins. A bit warm but still a lovely drop.
Daniel Bouland is one of Beaujolais’ more elusive yet highly respected growers, known for producing wines that are rich, deep, and full of character. His style is deeply rooted in tradition, using old-school winemaking techniques with minimal intervention. Bouland works with small, gnarled, old vines, many over 60 years old, and produces his wines with an emphasis on natural, whole-bunch fermentation. His dedication to authenticity and craftsmanship has made his wines some of the most highly sought after in the region, with a growing cult following.
His wines are staunchly traditional, fermented with 100% whole bunches and then aged in predominantly large, neutral oak. His Morgons are his most sought-after cuveés. They come from vines around 60 years on on the sandy soils, as opposed to the schist-dominant portions of the famous slope. This is a pure, delicious example of one of the region's great crus.
Perched between Morgon and Fleurie at around 400 metres above sea level, the vineyards of Chiroubles are the highest in Beaujolais. The vines sit on the upper slopes and in general, produce a Beaujolais that can be, to quote Gerald Asher, all “…lacy texture and sleek charm.” Bouland’s Chiroubles has a bit more stuffing than that. It comes from a 0.65-hectare parcel of 35- to 45-year-old vines on the steep, ridged incline of Chatenay, which has the typical granite and sandstone soils of the Cru. Protected by a nearby forest, it’s a warm, north-facing site.
The bouquet wafts from the glass in a complex blend of red and black cherries, fresh thyme, bonfire, gamebird, black tea, brown spices, dark soil tones and a top-note of peonies.
Stunning depth at the core, great soil inflection, ripe tannins and impeccable balance.
Long, youthful and extremely promising finish.