Michel Guignier Beaujolais 2023 M5 and Malmsey (Malvasia)

and Malmsey (Malvasia)

natural wine: biodynamically grown fruit

they are able to grow varietals that thrive in a Continental climate

super-sippable whisky

showing its coastal Mediterranean origin very clearly

Michel Guignier Beaujolais 2023 M5 and Malmsey (Malvasia)"Vin pur jus" is Michel's philosophy. There are zero additions (including SO2) and the wines are generally low in alcohol (11 12%), aged for long periods in old barrel (mostly foudre), and are released when Michel believes they are ready (and stable). These are light, ethereal Beaujolais made by a true farmer; his steep, high density, 6ha vineyard in Vauxrenard is worked only by hand or with horse drawn plows. Michel is very well respected amongst his