Discovering the natural wines of Beaujolais: Benoît Camus and his Château Roulant
Nestled between Mâcon and Lyon, the Beaujolais region is much more than just a terroir of festive wines. Behind its green hills and varied soils, it hides a new generation of passionate winemakers, focused on authenticity and respect for the living. This is the case of Benoît Camus , a craftsman of natural wine, who reveals another side of Gamay through his Château Roulant cuvée.
Natural Beaujolais, a revival of the terroir
Long confined to the popular image of Beaujolais Nouveau, the vineyard is evolving. Today, some producers are calling for a return to their roots, with gentle winemaking methods, without chemical additives or artificial products. Natural wine , more lively, fully expresses its terroir and the work of the winemaker.
Beaujolais, with its soils rich in limestone, marl, clay and granite , and its emblematic grape variety, Gamay , lends itself wonderfully to this. Fruity, mineral, light… these wines offer incredible drinkability, perfect for simple and convivial meals.
Benoît Camus: from orchard to vintages
Benoît Camus is the story of a man of the land. After crisscrossing vineyards and orchards as a seasonal worker, he decided to take the plunge and cultivate his own plots. His beginnings were modest: he sold his grapes in bulk or through trade, without much faith in the strength of his own vintages.
But the work pays off. Little by little, he gains confidence, refines his method, and finally dares to put his name on his bottles. A sincere, artisanal approach that can be found in each of his vintages.
Château Roulant: fruit and sincerity in a bottle
The Château Roulant cuvée is a 100% Gamay red Vin de France , produced from a soil combining marl, limestone, clay and granite. It develops a fruity and mineral profile.
With its 12.5% alcohol , it is a ready-to-drink wine, which seduces with its freshness and balance. It will go wonderfully with your white meats and summer grills .
- Price: €16.20
- Find it on: terra-vinea.fr
A sincere wine, without artifice, for those who love simple and authentic pleasures.
