Yohan Lardys 2023 Poppy Gamay is a joyful, vibrant expression of Beaujolais made for pure, uncomplicated pleasure. Sourced from 60-year-old vines grown on clay-limestone soils in the Beaujolais-Villages, this Vin de France bottling lets Yohan off the leash. Partial carbonic maceration brings a playful lift, with juicy red cherries, raspberry, floral perfume, and a whisper of cherry tomato and cinnamon spice. Its fresh, lightly savoury, and oh-so drinkable, bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its natural charm. Raised without oak, this is Gamay in its most honest and energetic form – best served slightly chilled, especially when the playlist is good. From a fifth-generation winemaker who cut his teeth in Chile before returning to Fleurie, Poppy shows the lighter side of Beaujolais with real heart and zero pretension.