Julie Balagny is part of a new generation of young winemakers flying the flag for the Beaujolais region. Having fallen in love with Gamay, she cultivates 3.2 hectares in Fleurie, 1 hectare in Beaujolais and 7,000 square metres in Moulin-à-Vent. Julie learnt the ropes at Château de Rey, then domain Terre des Chardons before setting in Fleurie in 2009. Particularly interested in the principles of organic agriculture, she produces wines in a natural style, using neither yeasts nor sulphur. Her wines are bold, recognised in the region and beyond.

Julie Balagny achieves an authentic expression of her vines with La Carioca. Fruity and with good acidity, the mouth shows intense and concentrated fruit underpinned with animal notes. Julie uses somewhat atypical vinification methods compared to others in the region. She cultivates the old vines according to biodynamic principles and the grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness. Cold carbonic maceration ensures freshness and purity of fruit.