Pauline Passot Chiroubles Grille-Midi 2023
Member Price €26.73
When most people think of Beaujolais, they think of Fleurie and Morgon. Winemaker Pauline will tell you that Chiroubles is one for the purists.
It’s all about altitude here. Chiroubles is the highest of the Beaujolais crus - so the wines are bright, fresh and pure, with that crunchy lift that makes Gamay so delicious.
Pauline is the third generation to take over the family domaine - I was tipped off on her talents by fellow hotshot Romain Cornin at a recent wine fair in Paris. When someone like Romain points you in a direction, you follow.
This wine comes from a vineyard called Grille-Midi, which was the first vineyard that Pauline made her own. It had been in the family for years, but it sits a little further from the domaine, and as her parents were beginning to slow down it was the perfect plot for her to take on in 2016.
Grille-Midi sits at around 400m, right on the border with Fleurie, on pink granite soils. It’s west-facing and gets the late afternoon sun, so you get ripeness and intensity, but always with that classic Chiroubles freshness.
The wine is fermented whole-bunch and matured in concrete eggs and small oak barrels (from Romain!) for 12 months, with a further 6 months in stainless steel to keep everything lifted and precise.
It has bright red fruit and a subtle smokiness on the nose, with a vivid and juicy palate and peppery, spicy finish.
It’s already delicious but has great ageing potential - Pauline reckons it will go ten years no problem.
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Gamay Noir |
| Country | France |
| Region of origin | Beaujolais |
| Appellation | Chiroubles |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Oak? | Yes - 1/3 Part in French Oak for 10 months |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | None |
| Average age of vines | 60 years |
| Average altitude of vines | 400m |
| Soil type(s) | Pink Granite |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | Yes |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2025-2030 |
Born in Fleurie and now based in Chiroubles, Pauline discovered her true love for wine working at The French Paradox in Ballsbridge. Small world
Blanquette de veau (a creamy veal dish). The creamy sauce loves the freshness and lift of Chiroubles.
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.