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    Château Tour de l'Ange Juliénas

    2020
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    History

    The Château de la Tour de l'Ange in Davayé is a 47-hectare estate that offers a range of Mâconnais and Beaujolais wines.

    Juliénas

    Grape variety

    Gamay

    Origin

    This appellation is located in the North of the Beaujolais, in the communes of Julienas Emeringnes, Jullié (Rhône) and Pruzilly (Saône-et-Loire). Juliénas owes its name to Julius Caesar himself, vines were already grown here on the hillsides in the Gallo-Roman era...

    Soil

    The soil is granitic with shale and clay veins.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. Maceration in open, temperaturecontrolled stainless steel tanks. Long fermentation during which pumping over is performed. The wines are aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel.

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    Juliénas

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Dark ruby red.

    Nose

    On the nose, aromas of flowers (violets, peonies) and small red fruits (strawberry, cherry, currant), with notes delicate spicy (cinnamon, pepper).

    Palate

    Very pleasant fruity wine, power and structure with melted tannins. Nice freshness in the finish.

    Recommendations

    Excellent with grilled meat (lamb chops or pork), delicate white meat (rabbit, chicken), chicken terrine. It also pairs very well with river fish or quenelles. Soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie...) and Goat cheeses.

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2020

    A Year of Challenges and Great Wines

    The Beaujolais vineyard experienced extreme and contrasting weather conditions in 2020, with periods of intense heat and significant rainfall deficits. The harvest began on August 20 in the early-ripening areas. The grapes had reached optimal maturity, and under the influence of the heat, their sugar concentration increased, with some parcels showing signs of shriveling. The harvest continued until September 5 in the higher-altitude areas.

    Red Wines

    The first 2020 wines from Beaujolais are promising: colorful, fruity, and very ripe, suggesting an excellent vintage. The reds are particularly supple, concentrated, and exhibit soft tannins, characterizing a year where quality prevailed despite challenging climatic conditions.



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