Julienas '18

The 2018 Julienas is a stunning example of Gamay that showcases a vibrant freshness, with luscious red fruit flavors and a subtle hint of spice. This rare grand cru has developed an intriguing complexity thanks to its careful aging. The palate is light yet elegantly structured, leading to a wonderfully long and persistent finish. A truly exceptional wine!

STORY BEHIND THE WINE
Our Julienas is from 2018 and has some history becoming a Domaine VSN wine. From the parcels of Isabelle and Bruno Gardon and vinified by Laurence and Rémi Dufaitre. Here, the Gardons own a real gem of a plot which is spread across 1.8 hectares of 65-year-old vines, with the potential to produce wines with more power than other crus of Beaujolais. Our vintage from 2018 is a mouthwatering example of the beauty of this part of the region.

The deal was that the Dufaitres had to make the wine and split the yield 50/50 with the Gardons. Bruno had forgotten about the wines and was wondering where they were. He located them and needed to sell them, contacted his good friend and Ardeche legend Gerald Oustric of La Mazel, who then contacted his fellow Ardeche winemaker confidant, Anders Frederik Steen, who then new we were in the look for good wines. We had a sit down and the rest is history.