Domaine Perol

Comtes Rhodaniens / Beaujolais

Location Chatillon
Grapes Gamay, Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah
Viticulture Certified Organic
Producer Anthony Perol
Website domaine-perol.com
Location Chatillon
Grapes Gamay, Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah
Viticulture Certified Organic
Producer Anthony Perol
Website domaine-perol.com

Anthony Perol farms over 10ha located on the Pierres Dorees (golden stones), north-west of Lyon on the southern edge of Beaujolais. This is where Rhone meets Burgundy and the varieties reflect this, with fruit forward, energetic Gamay and lean taut Chardonnay fermenting next to vital fresh Viognier and spicy cool Syrah. The farm was set up in 1912, and has always been in the Perol family, with Anthony taking over in 2005, when it also became organic. This is a beautiful if undiscovered part of France with real potential, but still with great value.

Domaine Perol Wines

Bourgogne Blanc "Pierres Dorees" 100 % Chardonnay. Clay-limestone soils. Transfer of the harvest by gravity, direct pressing by pneumatic press, rigorous temperature control ferment in stainless steel. 90% aged for 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats and 10% aged on fine lees in oak barrels (blending at bottling). Clean, lean lime and fresh herbs on the nose. Taut, racy palate, some weight but mostly of the vintage, cool and clean lined. The nose is quite lime leaf and box, no fat or loose edges. Bright acid on the finish. beautifully knit together.
Viognier Reserve de Dorieux Comtes Rhodaniens 100% Viognier on blue shale soils. Transfer of the harvest by gravity, direct pressing by pneumatic press, rigorous temperature control ferment in stainless steel. 100% aged for 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats. Quite evolved nose, lots of kernel fruit and spice. A touch of creamy greengage on the palate, good acidity with a phenolic lick on the finish.
Pierres Dorees Rouge "Bien Eleve" 100 % Gamay on stony sandstone, sandstone, marl, clay and blue shale soils. Gravity transfer of grapes, 8-day maceration, pneumatic pressing, rigorous temperature control ferment in stainless steel. 12 months ageing on fine lees in concrete vats. Clean, bright nose. Clean and juicy palate, some tension from acid and nice velvety exit. A bright and perfumed style.
Bourgogne Blanc "Pierres Dorees" 100 % Chardonnay. Clay-limestone soils. Transfer of the harvest by gravity, direct pressing by pneumatic press, rigorous temperature control ferment in stainless steel. 90% aged for 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats and 10% aged on fine lees in oak barrels (blending at bottling). Clean, lean lime and fresh herbs on the nose. Taut, racy palate, some weight but mostly of the vintage, cool and clean lined. The nose is quite lime leaf and box, no fat or loose edges. Bright acid on the finish. beautifully knit together.
Viognier Reserve de Dorieux Comtes Rhodaniens 100% Viognier on blue shale soils. Transfer of the harvest by gravity, direct pressing by pneumatic press, rigorous temperature control ferment in stainless steel. 100% aged for 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats. Quite evolved nose, lots of kernel fruit and spice. A touch of creamy greengage on the palate, good acidity with a phenolic lick on the finish.
Pierres Dorees Rouge "Bien Eleve" 100 % Gamay on stony sandstone, sandstone, marl, clay and blue shale soils. Gravity transfer of grapes, 8-day maceration, pneumatic pressing, rigorous temperature control ferment in stainless steel. 12 months ageing on fine lees in concrete vats. Clean, bright nose. Clean and juicy palate, some tension from acid and nice velvety exit. A bright and perfumed style.