Our wines

Vavril’s vines face due south and are planted on slopes, which prevents water from stagnating, strengthens the vines and gives the wines more aroma.

Jean-Luc, our winemaker, practises goblet pruning: in other words, pruning that retains two buds on each arm of the vine. This type of pruning is opposed to trellising and therefore does not require any iron fittings, and cannot be mechanized.

The grapes are also harvested entirely by hand, with respect for the fruit and the vines.

Thanks to traditional vinification, our wines will charm you with the red fruit flavors characteristic of the Gamay grape variety. You’ll find a spicy, festive touch.

Medals

Chiroubles

Silver medal: 2008

Beaujolais Villages Red

Silver medal: 2008

Our wines have been selected every year since 2005 (with the exception of 2013 and 2018).

Côte de Brouilly – Cuvée de l’Héronde 2016 -> Hachette 2019 – Two stars

Chiroubles – Cuvée de Chatenay 2014 -> Hachette 2017 – Three stars

Beaujolais Villages Red

Silver medal: 2019

Gold medal: 2007

Silver medal: 2007

Chiroubles

Gold medal: 2018

Silver medal: 2012

Bronze medal: 2008

Côte de Brouilly

Silver medal: 2019

Gold medal: 2017

Morgon

Gold medal: 2019

Silver medal: 2017

Windmill

Silver medal: 2019

Beaujolais Villages Nouveau

Grand gold medal: 2014, 2006

Gold medals: 2015, 2011

Silver medals: 2019, 2018, 2009, 2007

Chiroubles

Gold medal: 2018

Morgon

Silver medal: 2017

Beaujolais in Southern Burgundy

Beaujolais is part of the Burgundy wine region, but its wines must be considered separately for several reasons:

– A particular grape variety very well adapted to the soil: Gamay. This grape variety was banished from northern Burgundy by Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy,

– A different climate from Burgundy: hot summers and cool winters.

– A unique tradition in France: Beaujolais Nouveau, which involves drinking wine in its prime to appreciate its fruity character.

In Beaujolais

In Beaujolais, red wines are made from whole grapes, which macerate for 3 to 4 days. A very natural winemaking technique that allows the berries to open gradually. The resulting wine is low in tannins, colorful and very fruity.

Most Beaujolais wines reach their peak within 2 years, with the exception of the Crus, which can be kept for up to 5 years.

Wines with character

-Wines known for their fruity character.

-Les Crus: more complex, deeper wines.

-Moulin-à-Vent and Chénas: the most typical: structured, with more bite, true wines for laying down.

King Gamay

-Only two grape varieties in Beaujolais.

-Red wines, which account for 95% of production, are made from the Gamay grape variety.

-The white wines, Beaujolais Blanc or Beaujolais Villages Blanc, use Chardonnay.