Alex Foillard, Gamay, Beaujolais-Villages, France 2023

This drinks like a Gamay infusion with lovely hints of potpourri, spice, and fresh grapes. Alex may be young, but his wines show plenty of wisdom and depth. In fact, Alex’s Beaujolais-Villages is a sort of tightrope act, looking for that Guy Breton-esque burst of airy pleasure, mixed with a Jean Foillard-like depth and grip. This is the most compelling and delicious Beaujolais cross-pollination one could wish for!