<p>Sitting between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny, this little appellation can sometimes get a little lost in between. Although, not because of their quality - the wines are a perfect bridge between Gevrey-Chambertin (for structure and tannins) and Chambolle-Musigny (with elegance and velvetiness).</p> <p>The appellation contains 4 main Grand Crus (5 if you include a small portion of <strong>Bonnes Mares</strong> which it shares with Chambolle-Musigny) including the <strong>Clos de la Roche.</strong></p>

<p><em><span>&ldquo;Today, after a period of being the pariahs of the wine world, they are once again worthy objects of interest for serious wine lovers. This is all due to the magic combination of the Gamay grape and the particular characteristics of the best villages in the region, including the famous &lsquo;crus&rsquo; Beaujolais.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></em><strong><span>Jancis Robinson MW</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Based around the village named after Julius Caesar. These wines are noted for their richness and spice with aromas reminiscent of peonies. Juli&eacute;nas growers believe that this area was the site of the first vineyards planted in Beaujolais by the Romans.</strong></p>

<p>The jewel in the crown of the Loire&rsquo;s reds and where <strong>Cabernet Franc</strong> really shines (up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon can be added). In good vintages the wines can be full bodied and can be cellared for up to 2 decades. Grown on the stony terraces tends to give the wines notes of ripe raspberries, blackcurrant and anise and other spices, supported. The wines from the steeper rockier areas along the hills that separate the Loire from the Vienne tend to produce wines with mineral, gamey complexity and a strong tannic backbone. With age and/or as the wines open up they can have a silky, vevety mouth feel.&nbsp;</p>