Éphémère comes from the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent cru, widely regarded as the ‘king of Beaujolais’ for its remarkable ageing potential and depth. Here, Gamay reaches an exceptional level of expression, shaped by a terroir of decomposed pink granite and manganese that gives the wines their distinctive tannic structure, mineral character and impressive capacity to age. At Jules Desjourneys, every detail reflects an uncompromising philosophy: certified organic viticulture, extremely low yields, manual harvests with rigorous fruit selection, whole-bunch fermentation and extended ageing in large wooden tuns and seasoned oak casks to preserve the identity of both the fruit and the terroir.
The wine displays an intense purplish hue that leads into aromas of ripe black fruit, violet, sweet spices and warm stone. The palate concentrated, broad and beautifully structured, supported by refined tannins that carry the wine effortlessly towards a long, subtly saline finish.