Mary Taylor Wines, Beaujolais-Villages, Gamay 2022, Beaujolais, France

Marine Descombe represents the spirit of modern Beaujolais, running her family winery in Brouilly since taking over from her grandfather who founded it in 1905. Despite facing challenges in a traditionally male-dominated region, she has expanded operations with sustainable HVE farming practices across 30 hectares. Mary Taylor's partnership with individual growers like Marine brings authentic terroir-driven wines to American tables at exceptional value.

Tasting Notes

This textbook Beaujolais-Villages showcases beautiful purity of Gamay with ripe black cherries and floral aromas on the nose. The palate reveals elegant, soft yet vibrant red fruit with sweet dark berries, cassis, hints of smoked meats, and cranberry notes. Lovely granitic soil tones emerge with cumin spice and smoky topnotes, while the wine maintains fresh acidity and silky tannins leading to a structured, complex finish.

Food Pairings

Roast chicken and turkey, pork sausages, duck with plum sauce, grilled salmon, creamy pasta dishes with shellfish

Details

• Varietal: Gamay
• Region: Beaujolais, France
• Appellation: Beaujolais-Villages
• Vintage: 2022