Gilles Paris
Gilles Paris comes from a long line of vigneron in Beaujolais. He is a large burly man with an infectious warm smile and passion for his land and vines. He's worked in the regions vineyards for his entire life tending the vines of his family and in-laws. Today, he cares for 8 hectares of his own vines in Chiroubles, Fleurie, and Morgon. He's always farmed organically, but took the step to be certified in 2023. During COVID, he was joined by his daughter Justine in the winery and office, passing the baton to the next generation.
All wines are 100% gamay, made with carbonic maceration. There are no additions or subtractions during the winemaking, and the wines age in old barrels for 10-12 months.
All wines are 100% gamay, made with carbonic maceration. There are no additions or subtractions during the winemaking, and the wines age in old barrels for 10-12 months.
'Grand Pré'
100% Gamay from Fleurie lieu-dit Grand Pré which is on a plateau located at the crossroad between Chiroubles, Fleurie and Morgon. 50 year old vines. Made with carbonic maceration and aged in 5-15 year old barrel for 10-12 months.
100% Gamay from Fleurie lieu-dit Grand Pré which is on a plateau located at the crossroad between Chiroubles, Fleurie and Morgon. 50 year old vines. Made with carbonic maceration and aged in 5-15 year old barrel for 10-12 months.
'Vieille Vignes'
100% Gamay from Chiroubles. A blend of several plots that are 70 years-old on a 515 meters altitude plateau at the top of the Chiroubles appellation. The majority comes from the lieu-dit Cercillon. Made with carbonic maceration, and aged in 5-15 year old barrel for 10-12 months.
100% Gamay from Chiroubles. A blend of several plots that are 70 years-old on a 515 meters altitude plateau at the top of the Chiroubles appellation. The majority comes from the lieu-dit Cercillon. Made with carbonic maceration, and aged in 5-15 year old barrel for 10-12 months.
'Terroir'
Gilles most cherished site directly next to his home. An almost unworkably steep slop facing west on pink granite soils; this site is where Gilles dedication to organic farming is tested to the maximum. Made with carbonic maceration, and aged in 5-15 year old barrel for 10-12 months.
Gilles most cherished site directly next to his home. An almost unworkably steep slop facing west on pink granite soils; this site is where Gilles dedication to organic farming is tested to the maximum. Made with carbonic maceration, and aged in 5-15 year old barrel for 10-12 months.
'Dauby'
The fruit here comes from the prized Douby parcel which sits within the Morgon appellation near Fleurie. The grapes are macerated whole-cluster for around two weeks before aging in used oak barrels. Made with carbonic maceration, and aged in 5-15 year old barrels for 10-12 months. Bottled without filtration or sulfur.
The fruit here comes from the prized Douby parcel which sits within the Morgon appellation near Fleurie. The grapes are macerated whole-cluster for around two weeks before aging in used oak barrels. Made with carbonic maceration, and aged in 5-15 year old barrels for 10-12 months. Bottled without filtration or sulfur.