A more serious side of Beaujolais. Made from very old Gamay vines and aged extensively in oak, this is deep, structured and far removed from the lighter styles many people expect from the region.

Produced in small quantities from vines between 75 and 100 years old around the village of Blacé, Cuvée 85.45 is made using only the estate’s best fruit. The wine spends around 21 months in oak barrels, adding depth and texture while allowing the concentration of the old vines to carry through.

In the glass, it shows deep garnet colour with ruby highlights. Expect black fruit, liquorice and a touch of coffee on the nose. The palate is broad and fleshy, with integrated tannins and a long, savoury finish.

JB handles all the vineyard work himself, using an agroforestry approach that encourages healthier soils and biodiversity without relying on herbicides or heavy intervention. Cover crops help naturally regulate vigour and keep yields low, concentrating flavour in the grapes.

This is a wine for slower drinking. It already shows depth and structure, but has plenty of life ahead of it.

Food Pairing

Best with richer dishes such as game, slow-cooked meats or roasted mushrooms. Also good with hard cheeses and winter cooking.