Jean-Paul Thévenet is one of the Gang of Four of Beaujolais (the others being Guy Breton, Jean Foillard and Marcel Lapierre) and perhaps best embodies the traditional qualities that these winemakers have championed. Thevenet works a plot of extremely old vines in the Morgon appellation. The average age of the vines is 70 years and they are cultivated organically and yield very little fruit.
Crimson in color. 13.5% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, citrus, earth and flowers. Light to medium body with exquisite acidity. Crisp and refreshing. Strawberry, cranberry, nectarine and minerals on the palate. Nice length on the finish. The best vintage of this wine in recent memory. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
My rating: 92 points.
Current vintages of this wine can be found for $30-$40. On the short list of Beaujolais producers I try to buy from each year.
Sounds fantastic!