Alex Foillard Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2020, Beaujolais Villages, Beaujolais, France

Alex may be young, but his wines show plenty of wisdom and depth. In fact, Alex’s Beaujolais-Villages is a sort of tightrope act, looking for that Guy Breton-esque burst of airy pleasure, mixed with a, dare I say it, Jean Foillard-like depth and grip. I was hoping to avoid adding the inevitable mention of Jean when speaking about Alex’s wines, but I just can’t help but think of this as the most compelling and delicious Beaujolais cross-pollination one could wish for.

Bursting with aromas of sweet berries, cherries and wood smoke, the 2020 Beaujolais-Villages is medium-bodied, lively and succulent, with a fleshy core of fruit and powdery structuring tannins.

Vol: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Varietal: Gamay