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The Famille Dutraive is one of the most respected, beloved, and influential figures in contemporary natural Beaujolais. Jean-Louis Dutraive, considered one of the pioneers of natural wine in the region "just like the great Marcel Lapierre", has been running the domaine de la Grand'Cour since 1989, one of the oldest estates in Fleurie, purchased in 1969 by his father Jean, who was then president of the Vignerons du Beaujolais. Across 11.5 hectares of old vines in Fleurie (9.7 ha, three named plots: Clos de la Grand'Cour as a monopole, Chapelle des Bois, and Champagne) and Brouilly (1.8 ha, a family heritage spanning five generations in Charentay-Vuril), Jean-Louis produces Fleuries and Brouillys of remarkable finesse, elegance, and purity, under certified organic farming since 2009. He was the first Beaujolais winemaker invited to La Paulée, demonstrating that his wines rival the grands crus of Burgundy. Since 2016, after losing 90% of the harvest to hail, his children Justin, Ophélie, and Lucas launched the "Famille Dutraive" label, a natural négociant sourcing organic grapes from winemaker friends in Saint-Amour, Chiroubles, Chénas, Lantignié, and Beaujolais-Villages, in the same philosophy as the estate.

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Famille Dutraive Fleurie Pied de La Rue 2018
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Famille Dutraive Fleurie Pied de La Rue 2018

€24.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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History of the domaine de la Grand'Cour and the Famille Dutraive

The story of the Dutraive family in Fleurie begins with Jean Dutraive, who in 1969 acquired one of the oldest estates in the appellation, the Domaine de la Grand'Cour. Jean, who would go on to become president of the Vignerons du Beaujolais, took over 9 hectares of Fleurie across the Grand'Cour, Chapelle des Bois and Champagne terroirs, and retained 1.6 hectares of Brouilly from the family property (five generations old) at Charentay-Vuril. His son Jean-Louis joined the domaine de la Grand'Cour in 1977 and took over definitively in 1989. Jean-Louis is unanimously cited alongside Marcel Lapierre, Jean Foillard and a few others as one of the pioneers of natural Beaujolais, having embarked on the organic conversion of the estate long before such an approach became fashionable. Ecocert certification was obtained in 2009.

Jean-Louis's contagious "joie de vivre" has made him a central figure on the natural wine scene: his cellar has a "revolving door" welcoming young local winemakers whom he advises and mentors. He was the first Beaujolais producer to be invited to La Paulée, a testament to the excellence of his wines alongside the great Burgundian crus. In 2016, a catastrophic combination of frost and hail destroyed 90% of the estate's harvest. To weather the crisis, Jean-Louis and his children Justin, Ophélie and Lucas launched the "Famille Dutraive" label: a natural négociant structure, purchasing certified organic grapes from winemaker friends in the other appellations of Beaujolais (Saint-Amour, Chiroubles, Chénas, Lantignié, Beaujolais-Villages), vinified with the same philosophy as the estate wines.

Terroirs and Vines of the domaine de la Grand'Cour

The vineyard of the domaine de la Grand'Cour extends over 11.5 hectares, principally within the Fleurie appellation (9.7 ha) with a small portion in Brouilly (1.8 ha). In Fleurie, the vines are spread across three complementary lieux-dits. The Clos de la Grand'Cour is a 6.5-hectare monopole adjacent to the cellar, in the southern part of the Fleurie appellation, on granitic soils. The Chapelle des Bois is a 1.8-hectare plot in the south of the appellation, northwest-facing, between 250 and 300 metres in altitude, with vines aged 20 to 70 years. Champagne is the third lieu-dit of the estate, contributing its own expression to the aromatic profile of the blends.

The entire vineyard has been cultivated under certified organic farming since 2009. Harvesting is done by hand, with careful picking and gentle transport to the cellar. All the vines are trained in the gobelet style, in the Beaujolais tradition. The old vines of the Clos de la Grand'Cour, some of which are over 70 years old, produce grapes of natural concentration and complexity. In Brouilly, the 1.8 hectares inherited over five generations are located on the terroirs of Charentay-Vuril, on the slopes of Mont Brouilly.

Vinifications of the domaine de la Grand'Cour

Winemaking at the domaine de la Grand'Cour and at Famille Dutraive follows the principle of minimal intervention. The grapes are whole-cluster vatted at low temperature (7–8°C) to initiate a semi-carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts. No sulphur during vinification or ageing. Very little or no sulphur at blending. No filtration or fining. Ageing takes place in used Burgundian barrels, large oak casks or concrete tanks depending on the cuvée and vintage. For the Clos de la Grand'Cour, ageing lasts 7 months with 50% in used barrels and 50% in large oak casks. For the Chapelle des Bois, ageing is carried out in concrete tanks. The Brouilly is aged according to the same principles. For the Famille Dutraive cuvées, the same philosophy applies: cold vatting, indigenous yeasts, no SO2, no filtration.

The cuvées of the domaine de la Grand'Cour and Famille Dutraive

Fleurie Clos de la Grand'Cour (Domaine): The flagship cuvée and "fine wine" of the estate, sourced from the 6.5-hectare monopole adjacent to the cellar in the southern part of Fleurie. Cold vatting in concrete tanks, indigenous yeasts, 7-month ageing with 50% in used barrels and 50% in large oak casks. A red wine of exceptional finesse and depth, with the floral and fruity aromas characteristic of Fleurie (cherry, violet, peony) and a silky, elegant texture. "The cuvée that proves Gamay can rival the great Burgundian crus." Ageing potential of 8 to 12 years.

Fleurie Chapelle des Bois (Domaine): A single-parcel red cuvée sourced from the 1.8 hectares of the lieu-dit Chapelle des Bois, northwest-facing between 250 and 300 metres in altitude, with vines aged 20 to 70 years. Aged in concrete tanks. A red wine of remarkable finesse and drinkability, in a lighter and more immediately accessible style than the Clos de la Grand'Cour. "A magnificent, very fine, very easy-drinking Fleurie." Aromas of cherry, raspberry and flowers, with an airy and silky palate.

Fleurie La Tonne (Domaine): A red cuvée sourced from an old wooden vat ("la tonne") in which certain lots are aged. A red wine of a distinctive character, with aromas of cherry, strawberry, violet and sometimes raspberry, with a very fresh palate. The most confidential cuvée of the estate in Fleurie, highly sought after by enthusiasts for its unique character and singular ageing.

Brouilly (Domaine): A red Brouilly cuvée sourced from the 1.8 hectares inherited over five generations at Charentay-Vuril, on Mont Brouilly. Aged according to the estate's philosophy. A red wine with a fine expression of the cru, featuring the aromas of black cherry and violet characteristic of Brouilly, with a fresh and easy-drinking palate. The cuvée that connects the family to its historical roots in Brouilly.

Famille Dutraive Saint-Amour: A red négociant cuvée made from certified organic grapes selected in the Saint-Amour appellation, the northernmost cru of Beaujolais. Vinified according to the same principles as the estate wines. A fragrant and elegant red wine, with aromas of kirsch, spices and flowers, typical of Saint-Amour.

Famille Dutraive Chiroubles: A red négociant cuvée made from organic grapes from Chiroubles, the highest-altitude cru of Beaujolais. A light and delicate red wine, with the characteristic lightness and finesse of this fresh and floral cru.

Famille Dutraive Chénas: A red négociant cuvée made from organic grapes from Chénas, the smallest cru of Beaujolais, known for its generous wines with good ageing potential. A red wine more structured and deep than the Saint-Amour and Chiroubles cuvées, with aromas of dark fruits and spices.

Famille Dutraive Beaujolais-Villages Lantignié: A red négociant cuvée made from organic grapes from Lantignié, a Beaujolais-Villages commune at the heart of the vineyard. Vatted in concrete tanks, indigenous yeasts, no sulphur, aged 6 months in tanks. "A fresh, light vintage offering an indulgent, fruit-forward character." The accessible and festive entry-level cuvée of the Famille Dutraive range.

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