Albert Bichot Château de Varennes Beaujolais Villages 2024 is a fresh, fruit-driven Gamay from the historic Château de Varennes estate in Quincié-en-Beaujolais — an 11th-century property owned by the Charveriat family since 1809. Planted on granitic south-facing slopes and aged in stainless steel without oak, the wine expresses the natural freshness and red fruit character that define quality Beaujolais Villages Gamay.
Appearance
Vivid ruby with a violet-tinged rim and the bright, translucent clarity typical of unoaked Gamay from granitic terroir.
Nose
Lifted and immediately inviting — violet and peony lead with ripe raspberry and blackcurrant following closely. A subtle mineral undercurrent from the granitic soils adds definition to the fruit.
Palate
Light to medium-bodied with a juicy, fleshy entry and excellent freshness. Raspberry and red cherry dominate the mid-palate, supported by fine, silky tannins and a clean line of acidity. The finish is refreshing and fruit-forward, with no oak weight to interrupt the wine's natural energy.
Winemaking
Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated open vats for approximately 10 days. Aged in stainless steel vats for 6–7 months. No oak — preserving the wine's natural floral aromatics and fresh fruit character.
Vineyard & Region
Château de Varennes is located in Quincié-en-Beaujolais in the southern part of winegrowing Burgundy. The estate's vines are planted in granitic soil on south-facing slopes — siliceous and granitic terroir that is optimal for Gamay ripening and its characteristic expression of red fruit.
Vintage Conditions
The 2024 vintage in Beaujolais delivered consistent ripening conditions for Gamay. South-facing granitic slopes at Château de Varennes benefited from good sun exposure through the growing season, producing wines with characteristic freshness, floral lift and red fruit expression.
Cellaring
Enjoy young or within 3 years of vintage. Serve at 12–13°C.
