2022 Domaine Chignard Juliénas Beauvernay

WINEMAKER: Cedric Chignard
REGION: Beaujolais, FR
VARIETY: Gamay
VITICULTURE: Sustainable

"This year we again have access to the 2022 Juliénas "Beauvernay" a wine which comes from 1 hectare of vines inherited from his uncle. The vineyard faces 'plein sud' or directly south giving it excellent exposition to the ripening sun. The soil here is different to the pink granite of Fleurie; here we are on blue 'diorite' which is another type of igneous rock. The wine is very pretty, a gorgeous cherry colour again in 2022 leads into charming aromas of strawberries, cherries and rocks. In the mouth it brings a smile to the face - it's purity, crunchy fresh fruit and silky length make for a very attractive, delicious wine." - Andrew Guard

The Domaine Chignard's 8 hectares of vines are situated right at the top of the hill bordering Moulin-à-Vent, on pure granitic soil inflected with the manganese found in Moulin-à-Vent. The ‘Moriers’ lieu-dit contains their oldest vines, some of which are over 80-years-old and all of which are free-standing in traditional ‘gobelet’ style.