Château Cambon

Brouilly

2021
Beaujolais
France
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Sha-TO Cam-BON Broo-YEE
Varietal
Gamay
$27
Flavors & Qualities
Red Berries Red Berries
Crushed Rocks Crushed Rocks
Spice Box Spice Box
Linked Character
Organic Organic
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Palate Character

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COLOR
Medium Red/Ruby
BODY
TANNIN
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
12%
GRAPE(S)
Gamay
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Why this wine made the cut…
A pretty, crowd pleasing Beaujolais that stands out in a trying vintage
Beaujolais
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Gamay
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Gamay is a very old Burgundian variety often overshadowed by Pinot Noir. In the past, Gamay wines were often simple light and fruity wines, but old vine Gamay, especially Cru wines in Beaujolais have the potential to make very serious age-worthy wines with complex red and dark fruit, spice, and floral components at reasonable prices, especially for the serious complexity found in these wines.
Country / State
France
Region
Beaujolais
Producer
Château Cambon
Vintage
2021
Chateau Cambon's VineyardsChateau Cambon's Vineyards

Château Cambon

Beaujolais

Chateau Cambon started as a project between friends. Marcel Lapierre, Jean-Claude Chanudet, and Joseph Chamonard purchased a 13 hectare parcel in Beaujolais which despite not having Cru status, they felt held a lot of potential located right between Morgon and Fleurie.

Sorting grapes at Chateau CambonSorting grapes at Chateau Cambon
Jean-Claude Chanudet of Chateau CambonJean-Claude Chanudet of Chateau Cambon

The estate is now fully run by Jean-Claude Chanudet. The vines which were planted in 1914 on a mix of clay, granite and calcareous sand soils are organically and biodynamically farmed.

The wine undergoes a slow carbonic maceration using whole clusters which results in juicy fruit balanced by supple tannins.