Les Granits de Bellevue
Viognier on granites
for an outstanding wine
The winemaker's word
"The granitic terroirs of our red crus are equally suited to making great white wines. To achieve this, growing the right grape variety is the key. We need to abandon Chardonnay that is best fit with limestone.
Les Granits de Bellevue are made of vines located on the Bellevue Climate that also give us long lasting and well-structured Morgons. The acidity of the soils translates into sharp, fresh and lively wines.
The natural roundness of Viognier, paired with a partial winegrowing in large oak barrels, brings suavity and oiliness.
The result is a harmonious and well-balanced wine.
Truly outstanding."
GRAPE VARIETY, VINES, TERROIR
Vines of viognier grape variety
planted in 2015 grown on the terroir of Bellevue
in Morgon where soils are granitic,
very poor and Eastward facing
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VINE GROWING AND ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable agriculture with
both Terra Vitis and
High Environmental Value certifications
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HARVESTING
By hand in small boxes,
grapes sorting on a vibrating table
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VINIFICATION
Slow. In Stainless steel vats and in new oak barrels
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WINEGROWING
Half in Stainless steel vats
and half in demi-muids.
Bottling on the estate
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AVERAGE YIELD
35 hl/ha
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WINE SERVICE AND AGING
Serve between 8-10°C and age 3 to 5 years
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COLOR, NOSE, MOUTH
Color: pale gold color;
Nose: apricot, yellow peach,
flowers of almond tree, hint of honey;
Mouth: fresh, smooth and full on the palate,
aromas of stone fruits, buttery,
hint of hazelnut on final
LES GRANITS DE BELLEVUE
FRUITY AND SMOOTH - VIOGNIER ON GRANITES
Les Granits de Bellevue are an aromatic wine with freshness
and minerality granted by a terroir of granitic soils.
A partial winegrowing in large oak-barrels adds roundness
and oiliness to obtain a perfectly balanced wine.
REVIEWS
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"Fruitiness and unctuosity are the key words of this unique white wine. It is made of viognier vines grown in the Beaujolais Crus, on a Morgon climate called Bellevue.
A pioneer, the Domaine de Leyre-Loup has determined that the demanding and rich granitic terroir, well-known for its red wines, is a perfect match with viognier.
The color is a delicate pale gold. The nose expresses apricot, yellow peach, almond blossom and honey aromas. The mouth is fresh, generous and smooth."
EcoRéseau (2018 vintage)
Food and wine pairing
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Fish terrine, quenelle of pike, sushis
Oysters, green asparagus, exotic cuisine
Nantua sauce
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Cheese pairing: Fourme d’Ambert, Roquefort, Vacherin, Reblochon, Chèvre, Romans, Saint-Marcellin