David Large

David is a young winemaker who’s mastering the countless ways you can express the Gamay grape. He’s an avid lover of movies, hip hop, and mixed martial arts and brings that personality directly into his work. Movies, albums, and quotes are scattered across both the cellar and the wine labels themselves. His vineyards are located around Montmelas, a beautifully mountainous area of the Southwest Beaujolais.

About the Winemaker

David Large

David, a young and dynamic winemaker, showcases his mastery of the versatile Gamay grape through a sensory journey in his cellar. Immersed in his passions for movies, hip hop, and mixed martial arts, David infuses his personality into his craft, adorning both cellar walls and wine labels with cinematic references and lyrical quotes. Our tasting experience unveils the kaleidoscopic range of Gamay expressions, reflecting the diverse terroirs where the grapes flourish under David's stewardship. Divided into Negociant and Vigneron wines, David's creations captivate with their distinct personalities. While Negociant wines source grapes from purchased plots, their quality rivals that of Vigneron wines, which originate from David's own organically tended vineyards.

The Region

Beaujolais, France

Beaujolais, renowned for its distinctive natural wine profile, embodies the essence of the region's terroir with its vibrant and expressive character. Crafted primarily from the Gamay grape, Beaujolais natural wines are celebrated for their purity, freshness, and lively acidity. These wines often exhibit charming aromas of red berries, particularly strawberries and cherries, accompanied by floral notes and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, Beaujolais natural wines delight with their juicy fruitiness, offering flavors of ripe raspberries and cranberries, supported by soft tannins and a refreshing minerality. With minimal intervention in the winemaking process, these wines showcase the true essence of the grape and the unique terroir of the Beaujolais region, making them a delightful choice for wine enthusiasts seeking authentic and approachable expressions of natural winemaking.