{"title":"Domaine de la Vieille Julienne","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFew estates have done more to elevate the reputation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape over the past three decades than Domaine de la Vieille Julienne. Established in the 17th century, the estate occupies a remarkable 20-hectare holding at the northern limit of the appellation, where its old vines grow in a single, contiguous block across the vineyards of Les Trois Sources, Les Hauts-Lieux and Clavin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnlike much of the Southern Rhône, this is a cooler, north-facing site. The combination of elevation, varied soils and a distinctive microclimate allows the Daumen family to produce wines of extraordinary freshness and precision whilst retaining the richness and generosity expected of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vineyards are farmed biodynamically, all fruit is harvested by hand, fermentation relies solely on indigenous yeasts, and the wines are matured for around 18 months in large oak foudres before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. The philosophy is one of minimal intervention, allowing each vineyard and vintage to express itself naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne of the estate's defining characteristics is its commitment to complantation, the traditional practice of growing several grape varieties together within the same vineyard rather than in separate blocks. The original varieties are continually propagated and replanted amongst the existing vines, preserving the complexity and balance that have characterised these vineyards for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe range progresses through a fascinating series of terroirs. The superb value \u003cb\u003eLieu Dit Clavin\u003c\/b\u003e comes from vines just outside the Châteauneuf-du-Pape boundary, while the village Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a beautifully balanced expression of the estate. \u003cb\u003eLes Trois Sources\u003c\/b\u003e combines power with remarkable finesse, \u003cb\u003eLes Hauts-Lieux\u003c\/b\u003e is more structured and ageworthy thanks to its higher elevation and greater proportion of Mourvèdre, whilst the tiny production \u003cb\u003eRéservé\u003c\/b\u003e is only produced in vintages when a handful of century-old Grenache vines display something truly exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, Domaine de la Vieille Julienne is rightly regarded as one of the benchmark estates of the Southern Rhône, producing wines of exceptional purity, longevity and character that rank among the finest examples of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-vieille-julienne-chateauneuf-du-pape-2007-12x75cl","title":"Domaine de la Vieille Julienne 2007","description":"","brand":"COT001","offers":[{"title":"12 x 75 cl \/ Duty Paid","offer_id":55012482318718,"sku":null,"price":521.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 75 cl \/ In Bond","offer_id":55012582392190,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/Domaine_de_Vielle_Julienne_9ece5ac8-571c-417b-81a2-bc343f4cfa29.png?v=1767178646"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-vieille-julienne-ceci-est-un-flacon-vin-de-france-2023-12x75cl","title":"Domaine de la Vieille Julienne 'Ceci est un flacon' 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"266\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eCeci est un flacon\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"This is a bottle\") is one of the more intriguing wines in the Vieille Julienne range. Unlike the estate's appellation wines, it is labelled simply as \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eVin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the Daumen family complete freedom over the blend and winemaking.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eThe name is a playful nod to René Magritte's famous painting \u003cem data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eThe Treachery of Images\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Ceci n'est pas une pipe\"), but the wine itself is anything but frivolous. It is produced in very small quantities and changes subtly from vintage to vintage, depending on what Antoine Daumen feels best expresses the year. Freed from the constraints of appellation rules, it allows him to focus solely on quality and drinkability. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eWhilst the blend varies, it is generally based on \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a supporting cast of traditional Southern Rhône varieties. Stylistically, it sits somewhere between the juicy immediacy of \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eClavin\u003c\/strong\u003e and the greater depth of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. Expect vibrant red and black fruits, wild herbs, spice and the hallmark freshness that defines the Vieille Julienne style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eFor those unfamiliar with the estate, it also serves as an excellent introduction. It carries all the hallmarks of Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, namely purity of fruit, biodynamic farming, minimal intervention and remarkable balance, but at a considerably more accessible price than the Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1784\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOne small point to note is that, because it is classified as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eVin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e, the label gives little away. That is a deliberate choice, allowing the family complete creative freedom rather than being tied to appellation regulations. 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