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Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Verzé 2017
Mâconnais, Burgundy, FranceFabien Duperray is a well known wine agent name, representing some of the finest Bourgogne estates, including DRC, Arnaud Ente, and Coche-Dury among others. However, he wanted to try his hand at making amazing wine, not just selling it. In 2007 he purchased gnarly old Gamay vineyards in Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent (some 140+ years old), and he added some Chardonnay parcels from select Côte Macconais sites in 2014, which he shares with Christophe Thibert. Farming is biodynamic, everything is done by hand (tractor-free), and yields are low. The name of the winery pays homage to Jules Chauvet, the winemaker, scientist, and Beaujolais native who is often credited for launching the natural wine movement. This comes from the top of a very chalky, gently west-facing slope outside of Verzé. Ripe and creamy, with red and yellow apple, honeydew, rich cream, creamed corn, lit with vibrant lemon zestiness. The medium+ palate finishes with broken stones and a lemon twist.Tasted: 09 March 2022Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $47.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Grape: Chardonnay
