Justin Dutraive, Beaujolais 'Saint Etienne la Varenne Les Tours' 2023
Variety: Gamay
With a father like the beloved and famous Jean-Louis Dutraive it does not hurt the eldest son in his quest to find his own voice amongst the vines and rolling hills of the sleepy appellation of Beaujolais. With the region gaining much attention from wine geeks worldwide due to the versatility of the wines (for dining or just flat out drinking), the camaraderie of the vignerons is unparalleled. There is a young, energetic group with easy access to top vineyard sites and everyone is cheering each other on. Following a childhood bred on his father Jean Louis Dutraive’s incomparable winemaking in Beaujolais, harvests in Oregon and Australia, and internships with family friends, Justin decided to start his own path.
These grapes are sourced from the hillside parcel of Les Tours in the village of Saint-Etienne-la-Varenne near the Crus of Brouilly and Cote de Brouilly. Vinified in sphere-shaped fiberglass tanks that rotate on their axis (as opposed to using the pump over method) the wine presents fruit forward and fresh without lacking in textural richness.
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ProducerJustin Dutraive
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AppellationBeaujolais
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