Juliénas, Château-Fuissé, 2018

This 2018 Juliénas opens with lifted aromas of ripe red berries - cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry - alongside hints of violet, spice, and crushed granite. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins, offering a juicy core of red fruit balanced by earthy minerality. It finishes long and elegant, showing both charm and structure typical of this Beaujolais cru.

Château-Fuissé, though best known for its white wines from Pouilly-Fuissé, brings its Burgundian precision to this Juliénas red. The Gamay grapes are sourced from granite-rich soils, harvested by hand, and vinified with partial destemming to preserve purity and finesse. A portion of the wine is aged in oak, adding subtle depth without overpowering the fruit. The result is a polished, terroir-driven expression of Juliénas with aging potential and immediate appeal.