Beaujolais Les Bulands
Justin Dutraive

Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Beaujolais
Variety
Gamay
‘Les Bullands’ comes from an isolated parcel in the woods below the village of Fleurie. The soil is particularly heavy in clay, which creates a broader and richer wine than one might expect from a “simple” Beaujolais.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
'Les Bulands'
Soil type
Clay and granite
Vines planted in1980s
Vineyard size0.8 ha
ExpositionFlat soil
Altitude300m
Vinification
Carbonic maceration and pneumatic press ; cold fermentation between 16° and 20°C for 2-4 weeks in fiberglass tanks.
ElevageAged in fiberglass tanks and old barrels.
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfiltered and unfined
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