COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Château Fuissé
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Fuissé, a historic Burgundy estate with a long family lineage dating back to 1862, produces a Juliénas 2022 red wine. While the estate is celebrated for its Chardonnay, this offering highlights their dedication to expressing the unique character of the Beaujolais terroir. The Juliénas appellation, situated in the northern Beaujolais, is known for its varied vineyard sites, including those with granite and schist soils, contributing to the wine's profile. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, typically resulting in ripe fruit and balanced structure. Château Fuissé's specific vineyard holdings within Juliénas are located on mid-slopes with southern exposure, on deep, well-drained soils composed of granite rock sediments and slate, contributing to the wine's distinctiveness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château Fuissé is primarily known for its white wines, making its red Juliénas a distinctive offering.
Fact 02
The Juliénas appellation is named after Julius Caesar.
Fact 03
Vineyards in Juliénas can reach altitudes of up to 470 meters.
Fact 04
The soils here include 'rotten rock', a decomposed granite.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Fuissé's Juliénas begins with hand-harvested grapes that undergo light crushing and partial destemming. Static maceration in open vats is followed by alcoholic fermentation, lasting approximately 8-12 days, during which regular pumping over and cap submersion are employed to control temperature and facilitate the extraction of color and fruit. Following fermentation, the wine is aged partially in oak barrels and partially in tanks, a method designed to impart structure and subtle complexity while preserving the wine's inherent fruitiness. The estate practices reasoned viticulture with limited use of synthetic treatments.
