2020 Julienas Vieilles Vignes

$250.00 per 12 bottle case

Variety: Blank Gamay
Vineyard: Selection of parcels from northern Beaujolais vineyards with a southern exposure
Average vine age of 50 years
Soil: Blue stones altered at shallow depth
Alcohol: 13.0% alc. vol.
When: Enjoy now after a vigorous decanting or mature for 5 to 7 years
Food: Delicious with duck, venison, sausage and holds its own with spicy tandoori

Colour: Purple robe with mauve undertones
Aroma: Distinctive with hints of redcurrant, raspberry and spices

The culitvation of vine in Beaujolais originates from Juienas and expamded during the Gallo-Roman era.  The name Julienas is derived from Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor.  Located on steep slopes, between 300 and 400m above sea level, the vineyard takes advantage of the coolness which is necessary to produce quality grapes.

Comment from the Winemaker
An explosion of red fruits given a beautiful structure by the vinification in whole bunches for this beautiful cuvee of Julienas

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