François de Nicolay's Cuvée des Beaux Jours Beaujolais-Villages 2020

François de Nicolay is an acclaimed French winemaker known for his commitment to producing natural wines that honor the traditions of Burgundy and Beaujolais. As co-owner of the historic Domaine Chandon de Briailles in Savigny-lès-Beaune, François has earned a reputation for his meticulous approach to biodynamic viticulture and dedication to terroir-driven wines. François applies his expertise to estate-grown wines and small négociant projects, sourcing fruit from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards across Burgundy and Beaujolais. He focuses on minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentations, no fining or filtration, and little or no added sulfur. This approach ensures each wine authentically expresses its origins. François de Nicolay's wines, such as the Cuvée des Beaux Jours Beaujolais-Villages, reflect elegance, purity, and a deep connection to the land.

The Beaujolais wine region is located south of Burgundy. It stretches for about 50km from the town of Mâcon and its characteristic rolling hills to the flatlands bordering the regional capital and world-renowned culinary center Lyon on the north.

Beaujolais wine region is split in two by the Nizerand River. The north of the river is where we find the Crus and Beaujolais Villages, whereas south of the river is where Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau are made.

Gamay is the dominant grape varietal of the region giving its best when grown on the granite and sandy clay soils north of the Nizerand River and made into Beaujolais Crus and Beaujolais Villages easy-drinking delicious wines.

There are ten Beaujolais Crus where the best Beaujolais are made: Brouilly, Chenas, Chiroubles, Cote de Brouilly, Fleurie, Julienas, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Regnie, and Saint-Amour.