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Armand Heitz Juliénas Beaujolais Rouge 2022

Original price was: $57.47.Current price is: $51.72.

Juliénas is a terroir of schist and blue stone. The same type of soil as on the Côtes de Brouilly and Côtes de Py. In general, these characteristics call for intense and robust wines. At the domaine, I prefer to emphasise the finesse and elegance of the terroirs. My style of vinification with short vatting periods, no punching down and just a few pump-overs, goes very well with this masculine appellation.

Country	France
Size	750ml
Varietal	Gamay
Vintage	2022
Producer	Armand Heitz

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Armand Heitz directs this small but growing 5 ha domaine that he farms biodynamically. The domaine's roots descend to 1987 when it was substantially larger (more than 20 ha) but over time bits and pieces were either sold or leased to others. It has taken time, but many of these vineyard leases have come back to family control and they will have exciting new additions coming for 2014, 2015 and beyond. The wines are aromatic, pure and expressive of their terroir - classic nods to old-school Burgundy winemaking practices. All Armand's wines are 100% whole cluster fermentations. As he firmly believes that a wine's essence is derived from the totality of the vine. Each component of the vine, from roots to leaves to stems, skins and pulp, plays an important role in a living wine.

Gamay wines are celebrated for their vibrant fruit flavors and approachable character. Originating primarily from the Beaujolais region in France, Gamay is a red grape variety known for producing light-bodied wines with high acidity and low tannins. The wines often showcase a delightful bouquet of red berries, particularly cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes such as violets. Their fruity profile is complemented by a subtle earthiness and occasional hints of spice, making them versatile and enjoyable both young and slightly aged. The light and refreshing nature of Gamay wines makes them ideal for casual sipping and pairing with a wide range of foods, from charcuterie and salads to grilled poultry and seafood.

The winemaking techniques for Gamay, especially in Beaujolais, include carbonic maceration, a process that enhances the fruitiness and softens the tannins, resulting in wines that are exceptionally smooth and easy to drink. This method is particularly prevalent in the production of Beaujolais Nouveau, a style of Gamay wine released just weeks after the harvest and celebrated worldwide for its fresh and youthful charm. Beyond Beaujolais Nouveau, the ten Beaujolais Crus offer more complex and structured expressions of Gamay, showcasing the grape's ability to convey terroir and produce wines of significant depth and aging potential. These cru wines, such as those from Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent, demonstrate that Gamay can also be serious and sophisticated, appealing to both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike.