Description / Reviews
"For four generations, the Thévenet family has been established in Villié-Morgon, in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards. In the spring of 2019, Jean-Paul Thévenet merged his Morgon estate (around 3 ha) with that of Charly, the last of the line, who until then vinified a cuvée under his name in the Régnié appellation, called Grain et Granit. They continued to promote "natural" wines, the vines are managed organically, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
From this remarkable wine heritage - the oldest Gamay vines reach the age of 70 years - the soils are granitic with very little soil, the roots reach the bedrock very quickly which brings a mineral structure to the wine. In the winery, the vinifications are carried out simply, in traditional carbonic fermentation, on natural yeasts. Neither fined nor filtered, the wines receive only a minimal dose of sulfur. When young, their Beaujolais offer the fruity notes characteristic of Gamay. With age, aromas of cherry or kirsch can appear in the Morgon while the Régnié take on nuances of flowers, spices…" - Fesq, Importer
"A newish wine in the Thévenet portfolio, En Voiture Simone is a Régnié that Charly Thévenet created as a contrast to his brooding, powerful “Grain & Granit” bottling. This one comes from old-vine Gamay planted in sandy granitic soils and aged only in concrete tanks, with the goal of highlighting the bright, crunchy freshness of this cru. The high-toned nose suggests an absolutely electric wine, full of delicate florals and tart berries, and the juice hits the palate like a dreamy cloud of Gamay. Silky and juicy, this is a pure delight that leaves a seductive floral note on the lingering finish." - Anthony Lynch, Kermit Lynch Importer
