Justin Dutraive, Beaujolais Villages, Les Tours 6/1.5L

Vintage 2018

Style Red

Region Beaujolais

Varieties Gamay

ABV 12.50%

Soils Granite-dense soils

Farming The vineyards of Les Tours are rooted in granite-dense soils that foster healthy vine growth and highlight the expressive character of the Gamay grape. Farming practices emphasize biodiversity and soil health to reflect the vitality of the Beaujolais region.

Winemaking Harvested by hand, the Gamay grapes undergo a semi-carbonic maceration process, a hallmark of traditional Beaujolais winemaking. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in neutral vessels to preserve the vibrant fruit character and maintain freshness.

Tasting Note Bursting with energy, this wine showcases aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and hints of violet. On the palate, it’s lively and supple, with fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acidity that carries through to a long, clean finish. A joyful expression of Beaujolais Villages.

Justin Dutraive, Fleurie, la Madone 6/1.5L

Vintage 2020

Style Red

Region Beaujolais

Varieties Gamay

ABV 12.50%

Soils Granite 

Farming La Madone’s vineyards sit atop granite-rich soils that amplify the vibrancy and mineral expression of the Gamay grape. Sustainable farming practices are employed to enhance the health of the vines while ensuring a pure connection to the terroir.

Winemaking The Gamay grapes from La Madone are hand-harvested and undergo semi-carbonic maceration, a technique that enhances the wine’s aromatic complexity and structure. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts is followed by careful aging in neutral vessels to preserve the wine’s natural energy.

Tasting Note Aromatic and poised, La Madone reveals layers of red currants, wild strawberries, and hints of rose petals. The palate is refined, with silky tannins and a precise minerality that lingers through to a long, expressive finish.

Justin Dutraive, Beaujolais, Les Bulands

Vintage 2018

Style Red

Region Beaujolais

Varieties Gamay

ABV 12.50%

Soils Granite-dense soils

Farming Situated on granite-rich soils, the Les Bulands vineyard benefits from sustainable farming methods designed to nurture vine balance and amplify the terroir’s distinct qualities.

Winemaking The Gamay grapes from Les Bulands are hand-harvested and vinified with a focus on preserving their bright fruit and aromatic complexity. Semi-carbonic maceration lends the wine a lively structure, while aging in neutral tanks ensures purity of expression.

Tasting Note A deeply aromatic wine with notes of wild strawberries, blackberries, and a touch of spice. The palate is supple and structured, with velvety tannins and an elegant mineral finish that beautifully mirrors the granite soils.

Justin Dutraive, Fleurie, Pieds d'Aroux 6/1.5L

Vintage 2017

Style Red

Region Beaujolais

Varieties Gamay

ABV 12.50%

Soils Granite

Farming In the heart of Fleurie, the Pieds d’Aroux vineyard sits on pure granite soils, which impart a mineral-driven finesse to the Gamay vines. Farming techniques focus on minimal intervention to uphold the integrity of the site.

Winemaking Gamay grapes from Pieds d’Aroux are harvested at peak ripeness and vinified using native yeast fermentations. A gentle aging process in old barrels enhances the wine’s complexity without overshadowing its vibrant core.

Tasting Note This Fleurie offers a bouquet of crushed red berries, peony, and wet stone. Silky and layered on the palate, it reveals a subtle tension between its floral aromatics and mineral depth, leading to an expressive, lasting finish.