vinifying without destemming in cement vats to ensure complete phenolic expression from their diverse
This is where Occhipinti starts—bright red fruit
Their operation produces 40 different cuvées
The final result is a wine defined by its persistent
with Jean-Pierre incorporating them as early as 1996
2024 Yohan Lardy, Poppy, VdF Producer_Hospices de Nuits (Jh. Faiveley) vinifying without destemming in cementYohan Lardy approaches his vineyards with an infectious, radical devotion, treating his ancient Gamay vines as living conduits for the rugged granite soils of Beaujolais. He rejects the impulse to over manipulate, favoring patient, natural methods that allow the inherent energy of the site to define the character of the bottle. The 2024 vintage, marked by a challenging, persistent wetness, demanded precise care to coax out the fruits vibrancy without