Julienas
An emperor’s wine by name. And one was needed, as a tribute to the divine Julius Caesar. A writers’ wine, too, as it’s a favourite with writers and certain journalists, especially at the "Canard Enchaîné", where they are thought to have invented the amusing expression, "going to take the waters in Juliénas". No doubt, they didn’t just dip their pens in it. By giving Juliénas such joyful publicity, these famous patrons made it very popular. Joy goes so well in Juliénas that the dynamic producers’ association built a great Cellar in its honour, with some very jolly bacchanalian frescoes. And not just anywhere: in an old disused church at the heart of Juliénas village. All the village people celebrate there every year on the second weekend in November: a chance to taste the newborn vintage and honour a writer who sang the praises of their beloved nectar. 104 bottles of Juliénas are handed over to the writer so that he can enjoy it every Saturday and Sunday in the year!
Juliénas wines are colourful, solid, firm "autumn" wines that will reach their peak after a few years in the cellar.
A deep crimson with purplish tints, this wine reveals complex, delicate aromas of dark berries and flowers (peonies and violets) with hints of pepper.
Clean and fruity, well-balanced, quite full and aromatic, the wine has a fine structure.
Serve with early spring barbecues.
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