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16½/20
Stéphane Aviron Julienas Vieilles Vignes 2017
Juliénas, Beaujolais Villages, Beaujolais, Burgundy, FranceStéphane Aviron is one of Bojo's many younger producers making wines in a traditional Burgundian way (to beautiful success) with organic / biodynamic viticulture, extremely old vines, and classic Burgundian techniques. He focuses on Beaujolais Cru, and older vines (minimum 40 years old) to capture the site best. This comes from two well established growers, and vines averaging 50+ years growing on granite, sand, and chalk. The two plots are vinified separately up until the final blending and bottling. This is fermented in stainless before aging for 12-14 months in new and used oak casks. Opening with a lick of liquorice, this flows into downy black plum, dark raspberry, pink peppercorns and ample stony salts dotting the finish. Tannins are firm, fine, and slightly sticky, structuring this properly for duck paté or wild mushroom dishes.Tasted: 28 October 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $27.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Gamay Noir
