Prelude de la Perriere
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit character.
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Charcuterie boards with cured meats, roast chicken with herbs, and soft cheeses such as Brie.
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Crafted by the legendary Georges Duboeuf, often hailed as the 'King of Beaujolais,' the 'Pr lude de la Perrire' is a vibrant expression of the Gamay grape. The name 'La Perrire' evokes the stony, granite-rich soils characteristic of the region's finest slopes, which impart a distinct mineral undertone to the wine. Historically, Beaujolais wines have been celebrated since Roman times, but it was Duboeuf's visionary passion in the late 20th century that brought these joyful, fruit-forward reds to the global stage. Utilizing traditional semi-carbonic maceration, this cuv e captures the pure essence of fresh red berries, violet aromas, and a lively, approachable structure that defines the classic Beaujolais style.
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Founded in 1964 by the visionary Georges Duboeuf in Romanèche-Thorins, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is credited with popularizing Beaujolais wines, particularly Beaujolais Nouveau, on a global scale. The family-owned merchant house works closely with local growers to showcase the diverse terroirs of the region, from the vibrant, fruit-forward Gamay of the Beaujolais AOC to the structured, age-worthy Cru expressions of Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent. Their portfolio includes celebrated estate partnerships such as Jean Descombes and Clos des Quatre Vents, alongside varietal wines from the Pays d'Oc and Rhône. Today, the estate continues to champion the expressive, approachable, and elegant red wines of eastern France under the guidance of the Duboeuf family.