Dupré-Goujon Beaujolais blanc “Clos des Muriers” 2022

The Domaine Dupré-Goujon is quietly becoming a leading domaine in the Beaujolais. Winemaker Sebastien Dupré and Guillaume Goujon are crafting outstanding wines that elevate the potential of the gamay grape. Part of the Dupré-Goujon recipe is an extended elevage (for their reds) of over two years, first in barrels, and then in tanks. This is nearly unheard-of patience in the Beaujolais, but the results speak for themselves.

“Clos des Muriers” is pure chardonnay grown at the southern end of the Beaujolais. We’ve long enjoyed this wine at tastings, but have never received an allocation until now. Raised for a year in 600L barrels, this is simply beautiful white Burgundy – a bit like a low-intervention Maconnais white but with more minerality. The nose shows apricots and fresh herbs, while the mouth is long, lush, and silky, balanced with beautiful chalky freshness.