Domaine des Grottes Exo Parade '22

Domaine des Grottes 'Exo Parade' 2022 is a bright, supremely drinkable natural Gamay from Romain des Grottes in the southern Beaujolais village of Saint-Étienne-des-Ouillières (just south of Brouilly), France.

Romain farms his ~8-hectare estate biodynamically (Demeter-certified since 2007) on granite soils, surrounded by trees and hedges, with a focus on biodiversity and low-intervention winemaking. The goal is pure pleasure and drinkability above all — these wines are often declassified to Vin de France to stay true to that spirit.

For Exo Parade, 100% Gamay grapes undergo a short one-week carbonic maceration (whole-cluster, no added anything). The result is a light-bodied, pale-ruby, slightly hazy red that’s built for easy, chilled sipping.

Expect vibrant aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, and cranberry, lifted by zesty red grapefruit and a touch of burnt orange rind. On the palate it’s brisk and refreshing — high acidity, silky texture, low tannin, and a juicy, fun finish that keeps you coming back for glass after glass.