Domaine bel Avenir "La Perle Blanche" Beaujolais Blanc

Domaine Bel Avenir is a family business of 4 generations located in La Chapelle de Guinchay at the heart of Beaujolais. They farm 18 hectares of vineyards in which Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc flourishes.

The annual vineyard work begins in spring for Alain Dardanelli. From the first buds the future harvest is already being prepared. The vineyards span seven Beaujolais crus: Saint-Amour, Fleurie, Morgon, Chénas, Régnié, Julienas and Moulin-a-Vent. The grapes each express the unique terroir of their vineyard.

In 2007 Cécile and Alain Dardanelli had their soils analysed and realised that, alongisde their established Gamay grapes, they could grow Chardonnay. It's hardly surprising, given that many of their vineyards are within touching distant of famous Maconnais appellations such as Pouilly-Fuisse and Saint Veran.

The wine has subtle aromas of white honeysuckle and citrus. The palate shows stone fruit and white pepper spice.

Pair this with grilled fish or a fish terrine.