{"id":40369,"date":"2023-08-02T18:57:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T16:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=40369"},"modified":"2023-08-03T19:09:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T17:09:41","slug":"domaine-franck-chavy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/02\/domaine-franck-chavy\/","title":{"rendered":"Another facet from the Beaujolais wine appellation is proposed by the Domaine Franck Chavy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let’s dive into the core from a vine<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following our Beaujolais<\/em> tour which started here (read more in our article here<\/a>), we pursue here with the Franck Chavy estate as a true family winery, again located in Rh\u00f4ne Valley. A house renowned for its exceptional wines, founded by Franck Chavy in the 1980s, following the steps of his father Henri Chavy, embodying tradition and passion for the art of viticulture. <\/strong>Indeed, for several generations, the Chavy family has been cultivating vines with love and devotion, thus creating wines that reflect the richness of the Burgundy terroir<\/em>. In this article, we will explore the history, working methods and emblematic cuv\u00e9es<\/em> of this Domaine Franck Chavy, who decided himself to perpetuate his family’s winegrowing tradition by creating his own estate. Naturally coming from a line of winegrowers, Franck inherited the know-how passed down from generation to generation and wanted to share his own commitment to reach a certain quality and respect for his rich Beaujolais <\/strong>terroir.<\/strong> By AP<\/em><\/p>\n

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..to develop this real heart<\/strong> in this vine<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Those vineyard flowers<\/strong> patiently prepare..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As far as we know, Franck Chavy<\/strong><\/a> pays many efforts to sustain his estate<\/strong>, while covering nearly every task<\/strong>. Nowadays, his domain<\/strong> currently covers 10 hectares<\/strong>, including 3.5 ha in Morgon<\/strong>, 2 ha in Brouilly<\/strong>, 3 ha in R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/strong>, 0.5 ha in Chardonnay<\/strong> and 0.5 ha in Beaujolais<\/strong> villages. Therefore, Franck Chavy<\/strong><\/a> enjoy to play with the ingredients that his own granitic<\/strong> and sandy<\/strong> terroir<\/em> can provide (photo credits: Franck Chavy).<\/p>\n

Thus, his wines<\/strong> may be matured thanks to a long maceration<\/strong> (between 18 to 20 days in the tank), this method<\/strong> allowing to enhance the primary fermentation aromas<\/strong> and fully express the best of its grapes<\/strong>, within rounder tannins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..after displaying this annual fruitful harvest<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Autumn leaves<\/strong> can sometimes become very brilliant..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mainly constituted of old<\/strong> vines<\/strong> (with an average age of 60-65 years<\/strong>, while some of them are even aged between 110<\/strong> and 120 years old<\/strong>), all planted close to each other (10,000 vines\/ha), increasing the potential of enlightenment<\/strong> over the main part of the surface and eventually reduce the vigor of each vine<\/strong>. Cautiously preserved with the use of bio-stimulant<\/strong> and bio-control<\/strong>, in order to help the vine<\/strong> to fight against any kind of disease and also optimize the random photosynthesis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, only the application of a full manual harvest of grapes<\/strong>, delayed as much as possible, permits to optimize the phenolic<\/strong> potential.<\/p>\n

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..inside the 40,000 bottles<\/strong>, annually produced and distributed, among the international spirits <\/strong>networks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A pruning<\/strong> work, in winter<\/strong>, requires the intervention of seasonal workers, avoids any sulphite<\/strong> complement.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here, we have a look their brilliant Brouilly <\/strong><\/em>wine, Millesime 2022<\/strong><\/em>, called the Julmary<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/em> in honor to the children of Franck<\/strong> and B\u00e9atrice Chavy<\/strong> (JULiane, MAnon, and AmauRY). A powerful and round gastronomic wine<\/strong>, full of complexity and red fruity<\/strong> flavored, again composed of the omnipresent grape<\/strong> variety of Black Gamay<\/em><\/strong> and its surprising white juice, growing on these old vines<\/strong> (between 50 and 100 years). <\/p>\n

Thereafter, this juice<\/strong> would have been aged during 8 months<\/strong> in tanks<\/strong>, under a micro-oxygenation<\/strong> process, more adapted to this Gamay<\/strong><\/em> grape variety, which could be very sensitive to oxidation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Indeed, the oxygen<\/strong>, used <\/span>in very small quantities and monitored by a daily control<\/strong>, facilitates the maturation <\/strong>and the ripening<\/strong> of the tannins<\/strong> of these wines<\/strong>. Rarely employed in the Beaujolais<\/strong><\/em> region, this approach remains constantly studied<\/strong> in order to be improved. The sensation provided by this family Brouilly<\/strong> elixir<\/em> could be reinforced by a serving temperature between 15 and 17\u00b0 and can be kept in your favorite cellar<\/strong> between 3 and 10 years. A perfect nectar to marry with roasted red meats<\/strong>, along delicatessen<\/strong>, Marengo veal<\/strong>, rabbit<\/strong> with mustard, tagine<\/strong><\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"\"\"\"Then, if you want to keep connected with the prolix 2022<\/strong> year, we invite you to adopt the Morgon<\/strong> edition 2022<\/strong>, without any added sulphite<\/strong>. This responsible<\/strong> process started in 2017 with the R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/strong><\/em> appellation, followed in 2019 by the Brouilly<\/strong><\/em> appellation and finally with the Morgon<\/strong><\/em> edition, back in 2020.<\/p>\n

You would be naturally seduced by its ruby-red<\/strong> robe, expressing a multi-faceted aromatic<\/strong> nose of red fruits<\/strong>, spices<\/strong>, black pepper<\/strong> and chocolate<\/strong>. Furthermore, we recommend to enjoy this balanced<\/strong> and gourmet<\/strong> young vintage with grilled<\/strong> dishes or a delicately spiced couscous<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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..and nearly the same sticker<\/strong> as before.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This is the prolongation of the previous vineyard<\/strong> picture..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Without forgetting the special cuv\u00e9e<\/em><\/strong> of Morgon<\/strong><\/em> 2021<\/strong>, baptized Cuv\u00e9e 1920<\/strong><\/em>, as a reference to the year of birth<\/strong> of the producer<\/strong>‘s grandfather, Antoine Chavy<\/strong>. Indeed, this passionate winegrower<\/strong> already initiated a few decades<\/strong> ago, the culture of vines<\/strong> which generated this emblematic Morgon<\/strong><\/em> juice. Therefore, this Millesime 2021<\/strong><\/em> reflects and pursues the pure and complex flavors<\/strong> of the previous sulphite<\/strong>-free Morgon<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/em>. Here again, composed of Gamay<\/strong> grape variety, this Morgon<\/strong> can easily distinguished by its beautiful ruby<\/strong> \u200b\u200bcolor, along a floral<\/strong> fragrance, full of fruity<\/strong> and spicy<\/strong> accents. Thus, let’s get charmed by this olfactory<\/strong> wedding between matured cherry<\/strong>, blueberry<\/strong>, nutmeg<\/strong>, liquorice<\/strong> and even a touch of cloves<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The logical aftermath is the display of full-bodied<\/strong> and fresh<\/strong> harmonious tannins <\/strong>of red fruits<\/strong>, preparing to a long and elegant final<\/strong> experience. At last, we suggest you to appreciate this limited-edition<\/strong> wine with a tomato tart<\/strong>, fine cheese<\/strong>, or eventually ice creams<\/strong>. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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..to your next trip to New York<\/strong>, for example?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Why not bringing your R\u00e9gni\u00e9 2021<\/strong><\/em>, in your luggage<\/strong>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, we propose to try the R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/strong><\/em> cuv\u00e9e 2022<\/strong><\/em>, baptized Cuv\u00e9e Paradis<\/strong><\/em>, according to the eponym plot<\/strong>. This nectar<\/strong><\/em> would undoubtedly charm you, thanks to the intensity of its perfume<\/strong>, mixing small black fruits<\/strong> (blackberry, blueberry), and white fruits<\/strong> (cherry, vine peach), for a real fresh<\/strong> sensation on the palate<\/strong>. Carried by a creamy<\/strong> and greedy<\/strong> substance, its generous structure<\/strong> logically conveys the supple characteristic<\/strong> of this appellation<\/strong>, while offering a touch of crunchy<\/strong> fruits. Moreover its light tannins<\/strong> on the finish make it a digestible<\/strong> and drinkable<\/strong> wine. We recommend you to keep this R\u00e9gni\u00e9<\/strong><\/em> item between 2 and 5 years<\/strong>, and to accommodate it with grilled dishes<\/strong>, or just a board of cheeses<\/strong> for an aperitif<\/strong><\/em>. Also available in sulphite<\/strong>-free 2022<\/strong> version.<\/p>\n

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..composed from 100% Black Gamay<\/em><\/strong> grape variety<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Like all of the other appellation’s cuv\u00e9es<\/em><\/strong>, this wine<\/strong> is exclusively.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thereafter, why don’t you also get seduced by the nearly sold-out sulphite<\/strong> free Beaujolais<\/strong> ros\u00e9<\/strong><\/em>? Still built with a delicious white juice<\/strong>, on a sandy and granite typed terroir<\/strong><\/em>, where stand there these old vines<\/strong>, between 30 and 50 years and enhanced with a manual harvest<\/strong>. Adding to this, admire the result of a vinification<\/strong> operated by direct pressing<\/strong> and completed a malolactic<\/strong> fermentation, without the use of any sulfur<\/strong> nor, as seen before, of any sulphite<\/strong>. This was made possible thanks to an inerting<\/strong> protocol, implying artificial nitrogen<\/strong> skies and a very precise control of the dissolved oxygen<\/strong> level, leading to a luminous pink<\/strong> robe. The aftermath is undoubtedly a fresh fragrance<\/strong>, full of floral<\/strong> notes of elderberry<\/strong>, along fruity red fruits<\/strong> (strawberry, cherry, raspberry) and finely spiced vanilla<\/strong> and pepper<\/strong> notes.<\/p>\n

For instance, you shall appreciate its velvety and melted palate<\/strong>, with an amazing evocation of rice<\/strong> notes (in the mood of sakes<\/strong><\/em>) and again a nice length on red fruits<\/strong> and even fine herbs<\/strong>, a perfect match with scallops<\/strong>, seafood salad<\/strong>, barbecue<\/strong> dishes or just as an aperitif<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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..directly extracted from those full vines<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This Chardonnay<\/strong> is ready to be enjoyed from now..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Icing on the cake, we propose you the new Chardonnay Beaujolais Village Blanc<\/strong><\/em> cuv\u00e9e<\/em> 2021<\/strong>, as a genuine blend<\/strong> of 2 maturings. Most of the process is operated in traditional vats<\/strong>, essentially to gain more fruitiness<\/strong> and freshness<\/strong>, while another minor part is realized in new 350-litre oak<\/strong> barrels<\/strong>, notably for more fatness<\/strong> and complexity<\/strong>. Logically, only composed from Chardonnay<\/strong><\/em>, this wine<\/strong> proposes elegant aromas of exotic<\/strong> and floral fruits<\/strong>, displayed by a powerful<\/strong> and complex<\/strong> expression. Better to serve at a temperature of around 12\u00b0<\/strong>, after a potential cellaring time between 2 to 5 years<\/strong>. We invite you to pair it for shellfish<\/strong> platters, grilled fishes<\/strong>, but also salmon tartares<\/strong><\/em>, flamb\u00e9ed<\/em> prawns<\/strong> or just for an aperitif<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Domaine Franck Chavy<\/strong><\/a>, 200 Rte de Lachat, 69430 R\u00e9gni\u00e9-Durette (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)6 07 16 18 85. More information on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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