COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Domaine Jules Desjourneys
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Jules Desjourneys Beaujolais Rouge is a red wine from the Beaujolais region of France, produced from 100% Gamay grapes. The estate, founded by Fabien Duperray, focuses on biodynamic viticulture and utilizes old vines, some dating back to 1893. Duperray's philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention in winemaking to express the purity of the fruit and the character of the terroir. The domaine is named in honor of Jules Chauvet, a pioneer of natural wine, underscoring the commitment to traditional and low-intervention practices. This approach aims to highlight the high-quality potential of the Beaujolais appellation.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are incredibly old, some planted in 1893.
Fact 02
Winemaker Fabien Duperray was a respected Burgundy wine agent.
Fact 03
The estate is named after Jules Chauvet, a natural wine pioneer.
Fact 04
Manual cultivation is practiced, even tilling soils with a pickaxe.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Jules Desjourneys Beaujolais Rouge emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes are cultivated biodynamically and harvested manually at precise ripeness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and glass vessels using indigenous yeasts. The producer favors aging in steel and glass, a departure from older vintages that saw barrel aging, to preserve the purity of the fruit and the wine's inherent structure. Low yields are maintained throughout cultivation.
