Deep ruby red in colour, with an expressive bouquet of ripe blackberries, cassis and dark cherries, complemented by delicate floral notes, liquorice and warm spices. The palate is rich and generous, offering concentrated dark fruit, a rounded texture and fine, well-integrated tannins. A firm mineral backbone brings freshness and balance, leading to a long, elegant finish with subtle earthy and spicy nuances. A distinctive and beautifully structured expression of Brouilly, combining depth, finesse and excellent persistence.

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Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly La Croix des Rameaux is a divine French red wine from the Beaujolais region. Crafted through organic and biodynamic practices, this sumptuous wine offers dark fruit flavours nuanced with spice, earthy undertones, and a notable minerality. Its richly concentrated palate balances beautifully with elegant tannins and excellent freshness. A wine of great depth and sophistication, La Croix des Rameaux pairs gloriously with grilled meats and luxurious cheese. This wine guarantees an unforgettable drinking experience for discerning palates. With each elegant sip, our senses succumb to the enchanting French countryside.

About the Winery

Domaine Jean-Claude Lapalu is based in Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, in the southern Beaujolais, close to Mont Brouilly and within the Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages appellations. The domaine covers around 12 hectares, predominantly planted with Gamay on the region’s characteristic granite soils. Many of the vines are old, with a significant proportion around 60–80 years old.

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