Maison Georges Dubœuf - Juliénas Château des Capitans 2022

Joined by Franck, Georges Duboeuf continues to lead the wine merchant and producer business he founded in 1964, which has played a major role in raising the profile of Beaujolais. The company works with numerous winemakers and cooperatives and generates 75% of its revenue internationally. Georges Duboeuf is also a pioneer in wine tourism with his “Oenoparc” (Hameau Georges Duboeuf), established in 1993 in the former Romanèche-Thorins train station.

This gem from the Dubœuf galaxy is a fine showcase for the vintage. True to the full-bodied character of the Capitans, it reveals beautiful fruit, thanks in particular to complete destemming. Its well-defined tannins and judicious aging promise excellent aging potential. (LA RVF No. 682, July–August 2024)

A wine merchant and producer since 1964, the innovative and media-savvy Georges Dubœuf was the first to promote and bring Beaujolais to market. His son Franck has effectively carried on his legacy since 1983. Thanks to state-of-the-art technical equipment, winemaking techniques have continued to improve in recent years. Georges Dubœuf’s tireless work as an ambassador to promote his region is admirable, and the worldwide reputation enjoyed by the company is well-deserved. The Beaujolais wine region owes him a great deal!

This Juliénas offers a very appealing interplay of moderate tannins and red fruit, with many subtle hints of spice and earth. Juicy on the palate and medium-bodied in the mid-palate, the tannins develop nicely in the long, moderately dry, and lively finish. Ready to drink now or for aging.