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Julien Delrieu

🍷 Julien Delrieu: Artisan of Living Wines in Anjou

Based in Faveraye-Mâchelles, in the heart of Anjou, Julien Delrieu farms about 3.5 hectares organically on schist and clay soils facing east, along the Layon river. After co-founding Les Roches Sèches in 2010, he started his solo venture in 2017. A close friend of Marc Houtin and Stéphane Bernaudeau, Julien vinifies naturally: native yeasts, no additives, no added sulfur, no fining or filtration. His wines are vibrant, mineral, and highly drinkable, offering a sincere expression of Anjou’s terroirs.

🌿 Philosophy

  • Organic farming, natural winemaking without sulfur.

  • Respect for life, pure expression of grape and soil.

  • Free, precise, and highly drinkable wines.

🍇 Grapes and Style

  • Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grolleau.

  • Dry and sweet whites, fruity reds, some pĂ©t-nats.

  • Signature cuvĂ©es: Le Joue, Les Quilles, Le Rouge, Le Blanc, Le Liquoreux.