Appellation: Vin de France Cuvée: Corenthin Colour: White Grapes: Chardonnay About: Fred’s more experimental and more marvellous white wine. From older vines than the O’Blanc. Sometimes with some skin contact for different aromatics and texture, albeit the exception rather than the rule. Always aged in one or two 450L old oak barrels. Sometimes a blend … Continue reading Frédéric Aublanc Corenthin VDF
Appellation: Brouilly Cuvée: Colour: Red Grapes: Gamay About: To define Fred’s style, this is one of the most savoury of Crus Beaujolais, has much in common with the wines from the north in the Côtes de Nuits. Pulsating fruit and visceral texture, this is not about sheen, it’s a journey into pleasure. Vines Location: 50 … Continue reading Frédéric Aublanc Brouilly
Appellation: Vin de France Cuvée: Tentation Colour: Red Grapes: Gamay About: One of those “mere” Vin de France that stands out in its class. It could be Beaujolais-Villages but to what end? I’ve tasted thirty year old versions from so-called poor years that are stunning. Crazy. This vineyard is also the source of Fred’s hors … Continue reading Frédéric Aublanc Tentation VDF
Who: Frédéric Aublanc What: Vin de France and Brouilly Where: Quincié When: Since 1950s It took a chance introduction from Pierre Michelland of Domaine la Realtière by way of a bottle offered to reveal this under the radar producer to us in the summer of 2020. Fred is based high the end of a winding … Continue reading Domaine Frédéric Aublanc
