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Carra Beaujolais-Villages Bistrot
Domaine Manoir du Carra
France - Burgundy - Beaujolais Villages AOC   

From granitic and sandy soils, this Beaujolais-Villages ‘Bistrot’ bottling exhibits an intense color, with hints of cherry and garnet, and reveals aromas of red fruit dominated by cassis and strawberry. This cuvée was specially made for the Parisian bistrots, willing to offer easy drinking wines with enough body to compliment local cuisine from the Beaujolais region.

Specifications
Appellation
Beaujolais Villages AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Gamay
Age of vines
50-70 years old
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
granite and sand
Vinification
Produced from a selection of old vines (50-70 years old). Manual harvest; selection of the best grapes using a sorting table; semi-carbonic maceration for 10-12 days. No filtration. Egg white fining.
Pairings

Great with coq au vin (Chicken cooked in a red wine sauce) or charcuterie (garlic sausage, dry sausage).

Reviews and News

2022 Manoir du Carra Bistro Pot Bottle Beaujolais-Villages - 91 PTS - WE

2022 Manoir du Carra Bistro Pot Bottle Beaujolais-Villages - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"This is a wine for avid Beaujolais lovers. Ruby in color, the wine has a wiry nose of black fruit that brings in red cherry and hints of mint and violet blossom. Velvety tannins on the palate graduate into cassis buttressed by a balanced acid underlayer. — Reggie SOLOMON"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2025), 91 pts

Producer Information: Domaine Manoir du Carra

Domaine Manoir du Carra is located in the small town of Denice, south of Burgundy and in the heart of the Beaujolais area. The property dates back to 1850 and ...
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