Yann Bertrand, "Juliénas ...100%" 2022

100% Gamay from 45 year-old vines planted in the "La Rizière" parcel of the Beaujolais Cru Juliénas. This parcel is made of "white earth," a substrate of sedimentary clay and marl. Zero/zero. 14%ABV From the importer: As part of the “Grapes from our Friends” series, grapes from this vineyard are purchased “on the vine” - hand harvested by our team and rigorously sorted at the vineyard into 300kg bins. Yields are managed to achieve the ripest and healthiest harvest possible. Fermentation is performed through cold carbonic maceration for 14 to 18 days without use of sulfites and with indigenous yeast. Aged in 225 liter used barrels for 8 months. Racked and bottled at the property without filtration and according to the cycle of the moon.