2021 Château de Juliénas "Bessay" Juliénas

Though the property dates back to the 13th century, the vaulted stone cellars of Château de Juliénas were built in 1744. In 1907, Claude Condemine bought the estate and restored it to its former glory. Currently his great-grandson, Thierry Condemine, and his wife, Aurélie, run the estate, which is certified sustainable (Terra Vitis) and is transitioning over to organic practices. This release is comprised of handpicked and carefully sorted Gamay that grows in the estate’s 38-hectare vineyard on a slope called Bessay in the Juliénas appellation. Some vines are more than 100 years old. Producer tasting notes: "Fruity, with notes of white pepper in the aftertaste, Cuvée Bessay is a wine that will seduce you."