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Dutraive Justin
Fleurie · Beaujolais · France
Justin Dutraive, one of the most promising young winemakers in Beaujolais, has forged his own path within the legacy of his renowned family. Although he is the son of Jean-Louis Dutraive of Domaine de la Grand’Cour, Justin began his independent project in 2015, having previously gained experience alongside acclaimed producers such as Jean Foillard and Julie Balagny, as well as through harvests in Australia and Oregon. His small-scale vineyard plots, which include old vines in Fleurie and Beaujolais-Villages, are organically farmed with a focus on biodiversity and traditional vineyard care. In the cellar, he follows a natural approach: whole clusters, indigenous yeasts, long macerations, and aging in large neutral vessels such as foudre, demi-muids, or fiberglass tanks. His cuvées, including Les Bulands and Fleurie La Madone, showcase vibrant red fruit, floral notes, and energy, all wrapped in an elegant and unforced structure.
“With purity, finesse, and a deep respect for terroir, Justin is steadily becoming one of the most important voices of the new generation in Beaujolais.”
