Beaujolais in a different league: Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Château des Pertonnières 2023: case of six bottles delivered
Original price was: £130.00.£97.00Current price is: £97.00.
From one of Beaujolais’s most reliable old-vine estates comes the 2023 Domaine Dupeuble Château des Pertonnières. Grown on 42 hectares of 50–100-year-old Gamay in the southern terres dorées and made with the family’s customary care — hand-harvested, wild yeasts, no fining, no filtering — this is Gamay of real purity and charm.
The nose is perfumed with red cherry, raspberry and violet, lifted by hints of liquorice and baking spice. The palate is bright, energetic and beautifully balanced, with juicy red-berry fruit, fine acidity and silky tannins that carry through to a long, refreshing finish. The 2023 vintage has given wines of particularly clear fruit and poised freshness — ideal for drinking now and over the next couple of years.
Decanter has long praised the domaine for producing “a hugely refreshing, light-bodied and cheerful Beaujolais that maintains a divine purity of red berry fruit,” and the 2023 continues that tradition with style. The Club Tasting Panel has approved it for Members and finds it excellent with pork, herbs and Mediterranean vegetables, or simply lightly chilled on its own.
A consistently outstanding Beaujolais at a price that makes it easy to enjoy often. Case of six bottles delivered (UK mainland).
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The 2023 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Château des Pertonnières shows why this historic family estate stands apart in the southern Beaujolais. From 42 hectares of south-facing, 50–100-year-old vines in the terres dorées around Le Breuil, the Dupeubles continue their centuries-old commitment to quality: lutte raisonnée farming, manual harvesting, wild-yeast fermentation, and bottling without fining or filtration.
In the glass the 2023 is immediately appealing. Perfumed aromas of red cherry, raspberry and violet are joined by subtle liquorice and spice. The palate is lively and precise — juicy red fruit, bright acidity and smooth, fine-grained tannins leading to a clean, lingering finish. It is medium-bodied, pure and thoroughly moreish, reflecting the vintage’s emphasis on fruit clarity and balance. It is drinking at its peak now and will remain excellent for the next year or two.
Decanter has consistently recognised the domaine’s ability to deliver “a hugely refreshing, light-bodied and cheerful Beaujolais that maintains a divine purity of red berry fruit”, previously recommending it among summer reds to drink chilled. That same purity and lift are fully present in this new release.
The Club Tasting Panel has approved the 2023 and particularly enjoys it with pork and ham, charcuterie, Mediterranean roast vegetables and herbs, and as a versatile partner for lighter meals. A light chill only enhances its refreshing character.
With a history stretching back to 1512 and a reputation for careful, natural winemaking in a region often dominated by volume production, Domaine Dupeuble remains one of the most dependable sources of high-quality, fairly priced Beaujolais.
The 2023 is a fine example — pure, energetic and ready to enjoy.
Case of 6 bottles. RRP £130. CountryClubuk Members’ price £97 including UK mainland delivery (courier supplement for Highlands and Islands).
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