BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES CHÂTEAU DE VARENNES  MAISON ALBERT BICHOT  PRESENTATION  LOCATION  Beaujolais  VARIETAL  Gamay  TERROIR  Siliceous granitic soil  Located in the southern part of winegrowing Burgundy, Château de  Varennes is located in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, north of Lyon. This 11th  century chateau followed in the footsteps of its owners. It was modest  and humble under the Villions in the 13th century, and rich and  magnificent at the time of the Lords of Beaujeu in the 14th century. After  that followed a succession of various owners. Since 1809, members of  the Charveriat family have owned and operated the Château de Varennes  estate.  As elsewhere in the Beaujolais, the Gamay grape is king here, capable of  subtle expressions when planted in top-quality siliceous and granitic  terroirs. The vines are planted in granitic soil on the south-facing slopes  around the chateau. Such conditions are optimal for encouraging the  ripening of the Gamay grape and its characteristic expression of red fruit.  VINIFICATION/AGEING  Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated open vats for about 10 days.  Aging in stainless steel vats for 6 to 7 months.  TASTING  Fresh, fine nose with floral (violet, peony) and fruity (raspberry,  blackcurrant) notes. The palate is fresh, fleshy and delectable with notes  of ripe fruit. Refreshing finish with fruit continuing to dominate.  SERVING  Serve at 12-13°C (53-55°F).  Enjoy this wine when young or within 3 years to fully appreciate its  fruitiness.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Charcuterie boards and cheeses  Vegetarian starters and dishes  Grilled or roasted meats and poultry  QUOTES  Wine Enthusiast: 88/100 (2020)  Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 (2019)  Wine Enthusiast: 89/100 (2018