2020 Gregoire Hoppenot Beaujolais Blanc the grapes are then directly

the grapes are then directly pressed

The vineyard faces south-east on a 40% gradient

The wine is raised in 30 hectolitre Slavonian botti for 36 months

Grapes: Roussanne (Called “Bergeron” in Savoie)

lieu dit “Grand Buisson” in the town of Arbin

2020 Gregoire Hoppenot Beaujolais Blanc the grapes are then directlyThis is an anomaly in the portfolio. Hoppenot does not work with any Chardonnay vines, yet felt compelled by the offer of a parcel in 2020 from a grower in Crches sur Sane in the north of Beaujolais (just south of Mcon). Hand picked, naturally fermented and raised in tank, it's a bright and pulpy white Burgundy with oodles of punchy, citrussy, mouth watering fruit and impressive precision. Due to the lack of winery space, Hoppenot is not sure when he