Since 1865, the spirit of Mommessin has consisted of a Beaujolais soul and a Burgundian heart that define a style that is fruity, powerful and very close to its roots.

The Mommessin spirit stands out for the alliance of two winegrowing regions - Burgundy and the Beaujolais, two cultures that make our wines distinctive and appealing.
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
VIEILLES VIGNES 2024

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2023   2024   2025  

Gamay Noir à jus blanc.

Colour: strong ruby.
Nose:  soft fruits of forest aromas.
Palate:  well-balance between the wine itself and aromatic abundance.

To  be served between 14° and 16°C. (57-60°F.).

Our Beaujolais-Villages Vieilles Vignes marries well with fish in sauce, red meat and goat cheeses.

This wine is ready to drink or can age 2 years or more.

The selected plots of vines spread over slopes and plateaux of the commune of Montmelas, Saint-Etienne la Varenne, Lantignié and Blacé in Beaujolais. The plots are situated at an altitude of 300 metres.

The vines of more than 40 years in age, some going up to 80 years, contribute to the richness and complexity of the aromas.

Harvest: manual.
Wine making: traditional with semi-carbonic fermentation.
Ageing: in vats.

The grapes are handpicked and then sorted and vatted in whole bunches. They are then blended to obtain better concentration. After they are vinified with a long vatting of 9 to 12 days to draw out fruit and colour.

The winter of 2023-2024 was the 3rd warmest since 1900, with a particularly mild February. Spring was marked by heavy rainfall, with a notable lack of sunshine. Despite these conditions, temperatures remained above normal. Summer alternated between hot and cool spells, with hot spells in July. These climatic variations complicated plant health management in the vineyards, but winegrowers were able to keep the situation under control.

Yields for the 2024 harvest are expected to be low and very heterogeneous, with some plots suffering from coulure and millerandage. The first pruning began in early September. Harvesting was spread over three weeks, finishing at the end of September in the latest-ripening areas.

The reds have notes of raspberry, black cherry, pear and floral scents such as lily of the valley. Initial tastings reveal fruity, elegant, supple wines with a ruby colour. The range of aromas is broad, giving an impression of deliciousness on the palate, with a lovely freshness and pleasant complexity.

The white wines are remarkably fresh and elegant. Their bouquet offers citrus notes, enhanced by subtle floral touches and aromas of pear and peach. The wine is structured by a pronounced minerality, with a lively, unctuous texture.