Jean Foillard Beaujolais Villages 2024
Alcohol: ~12.5%
Grape(s): 100% Gamay
Location: Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Tasting Notes: Bright ruby-purple color; aromas of fresh red cherry, raspberry, and violet, with subtle notes of crushed stone and a hint of spice; light- to medium-bodied with lively acidity and silky tannins, offering juicy flavors of red berries and pomegranate, leading to a clean, refreshing finish.
Notes: This Beaujolais Villages reflects Jean Foillard's signature natural winemaking philosophy — minimal intervention, no added sulfites, and whole-cluster fermentation — resulting in a wine of exceptional purity, vibrancy and terroir expression.
Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and fresh goat cheese. Best served slightly chilled.
Winery Story: Jean Foillard is one of Beaujolais' most revered natural winemakers, a key figure of the legendary "Gang of Four" alongside Marcel Lapierre, Guy Breton and Jean-Paul Thévenet. Based in Villié-Morgon, Foillard has championed low-intervention viticulture and winemaking for decades, producing wines of remarkable freshness, depth and authenticity that have helped redefine the image of Beaujolais on the world stage.
