Mee Godard - Beaujolais Villages 2020
Domaine Mee Godard is located in Villié-Morgon, in the Beaujolais appellation. Born in South Korea, Mee Godard was adopted by a French couple in 1977. After studying biology and biochemistry, she went to Oregon for three years to obtain a master's degree in “Food and Science Technology”. Back in France, she worked through the wine-making seasons in Champagne and Burgundy, but her longest role was that of agent for Cave Coopérative, selling oenological products. In 2013, after her decision to become independent, Mee Godard bought 5 hectares of vines in Morgon from a retiring farmer. Today, she operates 5.4 hectares in Morgon, on three crus: Corcelette, Grand Cras and Côte du Py, as well as 1.1 hectares in Moulin-à-Vent. She works according to the principles of organic farming, without certification.
The harvest is carried out by hand, in small crates so as not to damage the bunches. A majority of the harvest (70 to 100%) is worked in whole bunches. Twice a day, she performs punching down and pumping over. The pre-fermentation maceration is done at low temperature, with the addition of yeast if necessary - between 3 and 4 days, and 10 to 12 days for the longer ones. The 11- to 12-month aging is carried out in a combination of neutral barrels, foudres and demi-muids, followed by resting the wine for 2 to 3 months before bottling.
Grape variety: 100% Gamay
