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Brouilly 'la Folie' 2023

Laurent Martray

1,5L

Beaujolais / France / Red

45,00 €

Out of stock

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Fruity

Oaky

Laurent Martray’s Brouilly “La Folie” cuvée draws its character from the granite hillsides of the Combiaty locality, in the commune of Odenas, the historic birthplace of the family estate. Made from old, low-yielding Gamay vines, this cuvée reflects a rigorous, artisanal approach, with manual harvesting, a short vatting period of 8 to 10 days, and then aging in old barrels to preserve the purity of the fruit.

On the nose, “La Folie” seduces with its aromas of fresh red fruit, peony, and light peppery notes. The palate is supple, elegant, and finely structured, supported by a beautiful mineral tension and a delicately spiced finish. A sincere and expressive wine, it perfectly illustrates Laurent Martray’s style: precise, balanced, and resolutely focused on promoting the Brouilly vintage in its most accomplished version.

Since 1987, Laurent Martray has passionately perpetuated the expertise of four generations of winemakers in Brouilly, in the heart of Beaujolais. Representing the new wave of producers, he has established himself today as a key figure in the region, recognized for having raised the quality and reputation of Brouilly to a remarkable level. His vines, ranging in age from 50 to over 100 years old, are planted primarily on the Combiaty hillside, where his iconic Vieilles Vignes and Corentin vintages are produced, while the volcanic terroir of Mont Brouilly produces the Les Feuillées cuvée in Côte de Brouilly.

Faithful to manual and respectful viticulture, Laurent Martray harvests by hand, limits mechanical intervention, and ensures low yields to promote the pure expression of Gamay. His precise and measured vinifications include an 8- to 10-day vatting period, aging in old barrels, and unfiltered bottling.

His wines, straightforward and deep, combine the lusciousness of fruit with a beautiful mineral tension, revealing the full aging potential of Beaujolais. An elegant and sincere signature, at the crossroads of heritage and ambition.

Wine region

Beaujolais / France

Wine type

Red

Volume

1,5L

Alcohol content

13,5%

Aging potential

2 ans

Grape varieties

Gamay