About this wine
Roche-Mère takes its name from the pink granite bedrock ('roche-mère') that weathers into the granitic arena and coarse siliceous sands of Juliénas. Made from 100% hand-harvested Gamay, it is expressive and fleshy, deeply colored, with real aging potential for the appellation.
Fleshy and approachable, yet with enough backbone to reward a bit of patience in the cellar.
Sommelier's Note
"Juliénas often gets overlooked next to Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent, but Roche-Mère's density shows why insiders rate this cru highly."
Food Pairings
Good with charcuterie, roast poultry, and firm goat cheeses; its fleshy fruit also works with mildly spiced dishes.
When to drink it
Casual bistro-style dinners, charcuterie boards, weeknight red-meat dishes
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Gamay
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥3,200-4,800 (estimated — converted from the domaine's French cellar-door price of approx. €12-14; actual Japan retail pricing may differ)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Gamay noir à jus blanc, hand-harvested at full ripeness from granitic arena and coarse siliceous sand soils weathered from pink granite bedrock ('roche-mère').
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Roche-Mère' mean?
- It refers to the pink granite bedrock underlying the vineyard, which weathers into the granitic sand ('arena') that defines Juliénas' terroir.
- Is Juliénas similar to Morgon or Moulin-à-Vent?
- It shares Beaujolais' granite-driven character but tends to be fleshier and rounder in youth, while still capable of some development with age.
- What temperature should it be served at?
- Around 14-16°C, slightly cooler than a Burgundy red but warmer than a light Beaujolais Nouveau, to let its fruit and structure show together.
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