{"product_id":"manoir-du-carra-julienas-cru-classe-2023-750ml","title":"Manoir du Carra - Juliénas (Cru Classé) 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eManoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Julienas is made from Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 vintage was the Sambardier family's first release of the Juliénas, the oldest Cru of Beaujolais, that was named for the famous Roman Emperor Julius Caesar.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vineyards are located in the lieu-dit \"En bottiere\" on granite and schist soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung and dynamic winemaker Frederic Sambardier only produces 4,800 bottles or 400 cases (12\/750ml) from 0.8 hectare (1.97 acre). The vines average over 50 years old.  Skin maceration during fermentation for 10-12 days. Finally, the wine has had 4 months of aging in foudre (large barrel). Egg white fined, the wine is bottled unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\nImported - 150 cases 6\/750 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful ruby red color. Pleasing and graceful, this full-bodied Julienas displays spices and ripe red and black fruit aromas (red currant, blackberry). This well balanced wine shows soft tannins and a long lasting finish. Excellent now, it will show even better after a few years of cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect match with game, poultries, white meats and cheeses or even by itself as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \n\n \n\n\u003cp\u003eWinery: Manoir du Carra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Manoir du Carra Estate\u003cbr\u003e\nDomaine Manoir du Carra is located in the small town of Denice, 5 km from Villefranche-sur-Saone, 45 km south of Mâcon and 40 km north of Lyon. The property dates back to 1850, and has been bequeathed from father to son for five generations. It is now owned by Jean-Noel Sambardier and his wife. Like many Beaujolais producers, part of their wine is sold to negociant, to which they sell at least 25% of their production each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domaine Manoir du Carra Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\n30 hectares (74.10 acres) total, divided along the North-South axis between Beaujolais A.O.C (10 ha= 24.70 acres) and Beaujolais-Villages A.O.C. (20 ha=49.40 acres). The Sambardiers own 50 vineyard plots. The vines are 50-100 years old. Yields are 55 hl\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manoir du Carra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46900562755808,"sku":"123314","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/manoir-du-carra-julienas-cru-classe_1.jpg?v=1737396468","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/manoir-du-carra-julienas-cru-classe-2023-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}