Château Fuisse Julienas 2019

Made by our dear friend Antoine Vincent, owner of Château Fuissé, this lovely cru Beaujolais is produced from the Domaine de la Conseillere in Juliénas. The Vincent family has owned the estate since 2009, adding to their respected holdings in Pouilly-Fuissé. The domaine is set on 7 hillside acres in the heart of Juliénas. Vineyards sit with southern exposures and well draining soils of granite, sand and clay.  For the vinification, 100% Gamay grapes are hand-picked and very lightly crushed upon arrival at the winery. Fermentation occurs for a period of about 10 days with daily punching down of the cap to extract additional color, flavor and complexity. Following fermentation, the free run juice is separated and the grapes are pressed, the wine is then re-blended. Malolactic fermentation and aging occur in 100% stainless steel.