The 2024 Château de la Bottière Juliénas by Laurent Perrachon is a robust, estate-bottled Red Beaujolais crafted from 100% Gamay grapes. Despite a challenging and variable 2024 growing season across the Beaujolais region, this specific bottling secured a Silver Medal at the Concours des Grands Vins de France Mâcon, keeping up with the estate's historical 90-point aggregate benchmark.
Tasting Profile & Characteristics
• Visuals & Nose: Expect a vigorous, deep ruby-to-purple hue typical of the clay-heavy soils of the Château de la Bottière vineyard. The aromatic profile is led by ripe red and black fruits—notably red cherry, raspberry, and black plum—intertwined with delicate floral notes like violet bud and blossom.
• Palate: On the palate, it delivers a dry, medium-plus-bodied experience. It pairs dense black fruit depth with structured, ripe tannins and balanced, medium acidity. Unlike lighter Cru Beaujolais expressions, the Juliénas terroir imparts a distinct mid-palate weight, complexity, and a long, savory finish.
• Aging & Longevity: Though young and packed with fruit, its robust structural integrity ensures it will keep well in a cellar for mid-term aging rather than fading quickly.
Fast Facts
• Winery: Laurent Perrachon et Fils
• Appellation: Juliénas Cru, Beaujolais, France
• Grape Variety: 100% Gamay
• Alcohol Content: 13% ABV
• Average Price: ~$19.50 to $23.00 per bottle
• Food Pairings: Pairs elegantly with traditional French bistro fare like coq au vin, game birds, duck breast, or hearty stews.