Domaine Saint Cyr Beaujolais La Galoche 2023

Where: Beaujolais, France
Grapes: Gamay
Body: Light/Medium 
Category: Red wine 

Fun Fact: La Galoche is the name of the river next to winemaker Raphael's vines which also means French kiss

biodynamic // native yeasts 

2023  //  750ml // 13.5% ABV

Raphael Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation vigneron at the Domaine Saint-Cyr, which was created by his great-grandfather, Pierre Saint-Cyr. The winery is located in Anse, found at the southern edge of the Beaujolais. When Raphael took over the winemaking in 2008, he let go of a large portion of Beaujolais vines around the winery and acquired vines further north in the crus of Morgon, Regnié, Chénas, and Moulin-à-Vent. Having seen his grandfather and uncle get sick from the chemicals used to treat their vines, Raphael was immediately convinced to convert the entire 23 hectare domaine to certified organic viticulture, making Domaine Saint Cyr one of the largest organic domaines in the Beaujolais.