ESTATE FAMILY

Many vineyards have rich and varied histories, but not many have the long legacy of Château du Basty.

Quentin Perroud, the manager at Château du Basty, is the 17th generation to run the property and its vineyards. The excellent wines created at the Château have won multiple awards.

TERROIR

The 44-acre estate, situated in an idyllic location on the east and south facing slopes of the Saône Valley in the Beaujolais region of southern Burgundy, is currently celebrating its 537th year.

The 18-hectare vineyard is spread over the communes of Lantignié, Régnié and Villié Morgon at an average altitude (400 meters). Oriented to the East and the South, the position is particularly favorable to a complete maturity of the grape, optimal condition for obtaining harmonious and balanced wines. The soil is granitic, dry and stony according to the lots.

VITICULTURE

The Château is in conversion to organic farming.

WINEMAKING

Manual harvesting and whole bunch grapes are essential for traditional Beaujolais winemaking. The wines, aged 6 to 12 months in oak barrels reveal the characteristics of the years and climates.
The vinification and aging are done in the cellars of the castle. Bottling at the castle.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

The ideal temperature range for this Beaujolais is 13°C to 14°C.

Pairs well with roasted chicken or turkey, steak frites, mushrooms, glazed ham, salad Lyonnaise.