Château JulienBlack Nova II
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The Black Nova II of the Château Julien is in the top 0 of wines of Monterey.
Details and technical informations about Château Julien's Black Nova II.
Discover the grape variety: Courbu noir
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and a supple palate, with simple and delicate aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and floral notes. A rare airy profile today. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few heritage parcels in Béarn among the old South-West varieties studied. The black variant of Courbu, a French native grape from Béarn and the Basque Country.
Informations about the Château Julien
The Château Julien is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Monterey to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monterey
Vast AVA of the Salinas Valley in California (~40,000 ac, AVA 1984), a natural funnel cooled by Pacific breezes: ultra-dominant Chardonnay signature as the white king (~50%) — vivid, citrus and white fruits, dazzling acidity. Pinot Noir and Riesling on cool coastal sectors, fine and taut. Further south, warm sectors for structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. Includes Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Bernabe, Burgundian and sun-drenched identity.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Load shedding
Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.
