Anne-Sophie Dubois Fleurie l'Alchimiste, Beaujolais, France 2022 Merlot when Julien first purchased vineyards

when Julien first purchased vineyards in the appellation

most thought-provoking wines of the appellation

flawless balance

It was aged 45 days and then bottled at 50% ABV or 100 proof

Due to hail at the beginning of August

Anne-Sophie Dubois Fleurie l'Alchimiste, Beaujolais, France 2022 Merlot when Julien first purchased vineyardsAnne Sophie Dubois is part of a young generation of vignerons redefining the identity of Beaujolais. Born and raised in Champagne, she caught the wine bug early and spent her formative years learning the ropes in Burgundy. (Far from the usual story of winemakers in Beaujolais.) The economics of vineyard ownership in France have made many regions unapproachable for a young vigneron without a considerable amount of wealth. Beaujolais is one of the few