Beaujolais-Villages by Domaine Romain Zordan

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryShort finish

What it pairs with

Poulet rôti
Straightforward fresh Gamay pairs naturally with classic roast chicken.
Charcuterie de campagne
Light tannin and acidity cut through country-style charcuterie.
Brie
Mild brie and lightly structured Gamay are a simple, satisfying pairing.

How to serve Beaujolais-Villages

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Poulet rôti, Charcuterie de campagne, Brie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Romain Zordan is a young producer in the Beaujolais-Villages zone, having set up his domaine in the early 2010s with a focus on clean, fresh Gamay at accessible prices.

2012 — Romain Zordan establishes the domaine and first bottles Beaujolais-Villages

Facts

Producer: Domaine Romain Zordan
Grapes: Gamay
Classification: Beaujolais-Villages AOC
Oak: Old barrels 6 months
ABV: 12.5%
Price: €12-16 at retail
Drinking window: 1-4 from vintage
First vintage: 2012

Frequently asked about Beaujolais-Villages

What does Beaujolais-Villages taste like?

Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short finish. Romain Zordan's youthful-style Beaujolais-Villages: fresh fruit, bright acidity and minimal tannin for versatile bistro drinking.

When should I drink Beaujolais-Villages?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Beaujolais-Villages?

Poulet rôti is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie de campagne and Brie. Straightforward fresh Gamay pairs naturally with classic roast chicken.

What grapes are in Beaujolais-Villages?

The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais-Villages AOC.

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