2012 in Beaujolais was one of those difficult vintages, with its cold, damp spring, that proved that the best winemakers make great wines regardless of anything the weather throws their way. That’s certainly the case with Jean Foillard’s Corcelette, which has retained a vitality rare for a wine of this age.
Jean Foillard made his name as a member of Beaujolais’ ‘Gang of Four’ winemakers the acolytes of natural wine pioneer Jules Chauvet. His wines, full of balanced poised fruit, are at the very forefront in the restoration of the reputation of Beaujolais as a serious winemaking region and represent some of the very best value to be found in all of France.
2012 in Beaujolais was one of those difficult vintages, with its cold, damp spring, that proved that the best winemakers make great wines regardless of anything the weather throws their way. That’s certainly the case with Jean Foillard’s Corcelette, which has retained a vitality rare for a wine of this age.
Jean Foillard made his name as a member of Beaujolais’ ‘Gang of Four’ winemakers the acolytes of natural wine pioneer Jules Chauvet. His wines, full of balanced poised fruit, are at the very forefront in the restoration of the reputation of Beaujolais as a serious winemaking region and represent some of the very best value to be found in all of France.
