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.

The Gamay vines, in some cases 90 years old, rise on the picturesque hills of Fleurie in the Beaujolais region. The estate, which follows organic viticulture practices, uses natural compost and plant-based preparations, and also follows the astronomy calendar. This rigorous approach yields authentic and natural wines. The hand-picked grapes undergo semi-carbonic fermentation in whole bunches in concrete vats. After being delicately pressed, the juice is racked into old Burgundy casks for a long ageing period. The wine is then bottled without fining or added sulphur.
The elegant ruby-red colour reveals a complex nose revealing herbaceous notes mingling with fruity aromas.  On the palate, a beautiful balance is struck by smooth tannins and a perfectly measured acidity, culminating in a rich, seductive and flavoursome finish.