2023 Domaine Saint Cyr "La Galoche" Rosé, Beaujolais, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

The Gamay grape comes from 25-year-old vines on a clay-limestone terroir in southern Beaujolais. The wine is aged 9 months in cement tanks and ⅓ aged in used barrels for 6 months. The cuvée “La Galoche” is named after a small stream that runs by the property and represents the largest production from the domaine. More than anything, it represents the Beaujolais ideal of a delicious, joyful, and easy to drink Gamay wine.

ABOUT THIS WINE

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.