Famille Dutraive
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Pioneering natural Beaujolais negociant wines from the legendary Dutraive family of Fleurie.
Famille Dutraive is a negociant project co-owned by the legendary Jean-Louis Dutraive of Domaine de la Grand'Cour and his three children, Justin, Ophelie, and Lucas. Born in 2016 after devastating hail and frost destroyed 90% of the domaine's crop, the Fleurie-based venture sources high-quality organically farmed grapes from trusted growers across the Beaujolais crus, including the esteemed Lantignie terroir. The family applies the same rigorous natural winemaking philosophy used at their estate: traditional Beaujolaise carbonic maceration, native yeast fermentation, and little to no added sulfur. The wines are celebrated for their purity, vibrant fruit expression, and profound sense of place, representing the new wave of Beaujolais that balances tradition with modern low-intervention techniques.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of pure, terroir-driven Gamay and those seeking authentic, low-intervention Beaujolais wines from a benchmark natural wine family.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Famille Dutraive the same as Domaine de la Grand'Cour?
- No. Famille Dutraive is a separate negociant project using purchased grapes, co-owned by Jean-Louis Dutraive and his children, while Domaine de la Grand'Cour is the family's estate winery bottling wines from its own vineyards.
- Why was the Famille Dutraive project started?
- The label was born in 2016 after devastating hail and frost destroyed about 90% of the crop at Domaine de la Grand'Cour, prompting the family to source organically farmed grapes from trusted growers across the Beaujolais crus.
- What winemaking style does the family use?
- They employ traditional Beaujolais techniques including carbonic maceration, native yeast fermentation, and minimal to no sulfur addition, mirroring the natural approach of their estate.
- Where are the grapes sourced from?
- Grapes come from carefully selected organically farmed vineyards across the Beaujolais crus, with notable bottlings from Fleurie, Chenas, and the high-quality terroir of Lantignie.
- Are these wines suitable for pairing with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Their vibrant acidity and low tannin profile make them excellent companions for Japanese dishes like grilled fish, yakitori, and soy-sauce-based simmered vegetables.