Jean-Louis Dutraive
Jean-Louis Dutraive farms old vines at the historic Domaine de la Grand’Cour, where his family has worked since the 1960s. He’s a quiet force in Fleurie, leading with intuition and respect for nature. Farming is certified organic and winemaking is instinctive—native ferments, no additions, and aging in used wood. His wines are expressive and pure, built on elegance, not extraction. Fleurie through and through—light on its feet, but deeply rooted.
Farming Note
Certified organic since 2009. No herbicides, no pesticides. Farming is done entirely by hand—old vines, deep roots, and real commitment to the land.
Winemaking Note
Native yeast fermentations, mostly whole cluster. No fining, no filtration. Aging in neutral barrels. Everything is done slowly and gently, by feel. Built on purity and patience.
Wines
Grand 'Cour, Fleurie, Chapelle des Bois (Dutraive)
Vintage 2023
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 12.5%
Soils Sandy pink granite with scattered quartz
Tasting Note Delicate and aromatic, with notes of crushed red berries, violets, and rose petal. The palate is graceful and perfumed, showing lifted acidity and silken tannins, finishing with stony minerality and floral persistence.
Grand 'Cour, Fleurie, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, Le Clos
Vintage 2023
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 13%
Soils Deep granite and gravel soils within the Clos
Tasting Note Concentrated and structured, with layers of black raspberry, crushed herbs, and wet stone. The old vines lend depth and grip, while the wine retains the lift and perfume characteristic of Fleurie. Long, textured finish.
Grand' Cour, Brouilly, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes
Vintage 2023
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 13%
Soils Blue granite and schist at lower elevation
Tasting Note More structured and earthy than the Fleurie cuvées, showing notes of black cherry, plum skin, dried herbs, and crushed rock. Dense but fresh, with firm tannins and a darker mineral edge. A grounded, age-worthy expression.
Grand 'Cour, Fleurie, Clos de la Grand Cour
Vintage 2023
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 12.5%
Soils Decomposed pink granite with clay and gravel in a monopole setting
Tasting Note Pure and supple, featuring wild strawberry, cherry skin, and a hint of pepper. This monopole wine has a rounded, silky texture, supported by a fine mineral thread and bright energy.
Grand 'Cour, Fleurie, Vieilles Vignes, Champagne
Vintage 2023
Style Red
Region Beaujolais
Varieties Gamay
ABV 13%
Soils Light, sandy granite on a slope; very well-drained
Tasting Note Ethereal yet intense, with aromas of cranberry, pomegranate, dried rose, and sweet earth. The Champagne parcel gives a tensile, vertical profile, with tight minerality and persistent red-fruited acidity.
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