Juliénas "Roche Granit"
Situation
Beaujolais
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Gamay
This appellation is located in the north of the Beaujolais region in the communes of Emeringnes, Jullié and Pruzilly. The vines are planted in well-drained soil composed of granite and ancient silt and face east for good exposure to the sun. Juliénas wines offer beautiful minerality with solid tannic structure and nice, spicy and floral aromas and flavours.
Tasting
This wine’s minerality is all freshness and vibrant fruit with notes of candy, herbs and wild fruit. The palate is generous, fleshy and balanced. Long and flavourful finish.
Food/wine pairing
This wine goes very well with roasted red meats and mild cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve at 14°C (57°F)
This wine may be laid down for 5 to 6 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Pink rock granitic
Vinification
Vatting: Thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks
Vatting time: 10 days
Ageing
Ageing: 100% in tanks
Ageing time: 8 to 9 months
James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 89/100
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