Beaujolais Emmanuel Sainson

Our committee's review

Meet the new rising star of Beaujolais! Originally from Volnay, Emmanuel Sainson made his mark in Juliénas in 2023, setting the stage for his success. His secret lies in the use of very old vines, combined with exceptional winemaking skills and a unique approach to aging in terracotta—avoiding both wood and concrete.

Still under the radar, this emerging talent was quickly identified by our sommelier and Selection Committee member, Christian Martray, who is based in the region.

This cuvée is a testament to the estate’s exceptional craftsmanship, earning an impressive 96–98/100. The debut vintage from a rising star in Beaujolais, it’s available exclusively to our members. A remarkable discovery!

Sourced from very old vines planted between 1936 and 1950 across four Juliénas terroirs, the 2023 Red Vin de France Cuvée 1949 redefines what Beaujolais can achieve. Dense and powerful, with rare finesse, it showcases intense notes of black cherry—a signature of late-harvested, perfectly concentrated Gamay. On the palate, it balances remarkable freshness with a refined, expansive structure. Aging in terracotta jars enhances its seamless texture and underscores its extraordinary aging potential—this is a wine built to evolve beautifully over 30 years. Its complexity rivals some of the finest wines from the Côte de Nuits or the Rhône Valley. Rated 96–98/100 by the Selection Committee.

The debut vintage of a rising Beaujolais star, rated 96–98/100. Available exclusively to our members.

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