Domaine Gry-Sablon – Beaujolais
The Morel family has been making wine in the heart of the Beaujolais-Villages appellation for five generations. The estate includes 17 hectares of vineyards in Emeringes, Regnie, Fleurie, Saint Amour, Morgon, Moulin A Vent, Brouilly and Julienas. The current winemaker, Dominique Morel, studied oenology in Beaune and Dijon for seven years before taking over production responsibilities.
The vines range from 45-71 years of age and are primarily located on granitic slopes. The grapes are picked by hand and 30-40% are destemmed before fermentation. Elevage is in stainless steel with 5 months sur lie for richness and texture.
The end result is an really attractive set of deep red colored, fleshy wines with lush berry and cherry fruits and floral hints combined with delightful minerality and fresh acidity. The estate is in the forefront of quality production in the appellation.
Wines Produced
Beaujolais-Villages Emeringes
Regnie Les Forchots
Fleurie Vieilles Vignes
Saint Amour Les Tines
Morgon Douby
Julienas La Petite Cabane
Brouilly Eligo
Moulin A Vent Vieilles Vignes
Morgon Cuvee Tradition Eleve en Fut de Chene
Distributors:
New Hampshire: Vinilandia
Vermont: Vermont Wine Merchants
Rhode Island: Wine Bros
New Jersey: Maximum Wine
New York: Maximum Wine
Illinois: Louis Glunz Wines
Michigan: Crush Wine Distributors
Montana: Eagle Beverage
2013/2014 Gry-Sablon, Beaujolais-Villages Emeringes
100% Gamay Noir 45 year old vines granite soils
70% whole clusters 7-8 day maceration sur lies 5-6 months aromas of strawberry and raspberry
Fine minerality lovely balance between ripe fruit and acidity
2014 Gry-Sablon, Julienas La Petite Cabane
100% Gamay Noir 69 year old vines 60% whole clusters elevage in stainless steel 5-6 months sur lie
Fragrant red fruit and rose petals in nose
Black cherry, spice and toast on palate with ripe chocolate tannins great length and balance
2013 Gry-Sablon, Fleurie Vieilles Vignes
Average age of vines is 55 years, some over 100 years old pure granite soil 1.2m deep over bedrock
Dark purple color rich black fruits
Lots of minerality with fresh, clean acidity
Concentrated, but elegant and not heavy
2013 Gry-Sablon, Brouilly Eligo
100% Gamay Noir 45 year old vines granite soil
Purchased grapes lush blackberry and cherry fruit
Supple tannins fine texture concentrated and and layered
100 % Gamay Noir Over 50 year old vines decomposed granite soil with dark sand
Very mineral deep dark stony fruits elevage in stainless steel 6 months sur lie
2012 Gry-Sablon, Morgon Cuvee Tradition Eleve en Fut de Chene
2.91 hectares soil rich with crumbly, crystalline iron oxide rocks goblet pruned with dense 8,500 vines per hectare vines 53 years old in 2012 100% Gamay Noir
Hand picked 60% whole clusters, 40% destemmed
Vinified in temperature controlled stainless steel
Aged in 1 year old oak barrels for 10-11 months
Complex aromas of fresh cherries, vanilla, spice and oak on palate layers of cherry, vanilla and chocolate tannins mixed with minerals and spices long, rich finish classic match with steaks, lamb, game and rich dishes