Georges Duboeuf Juliénas (75cl, 13.5%)

Georges Duboeuf Juliénas is a red wine made from 100% Gamay, from the Juliénas cru appellation in Beaujolais, France. It is produced using semi-carbonic maceration, followed by low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A brief period of light wood aging adds subtle complexity and rounds out the fruit. The nose opens with blueberry, black plum, peonies, violets, pepper and fresh hay. The palate is bright with red cherry and raspberry, then cherry-cola and darker stone fruit, with acidity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is supple, with slate and orange peel.