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Wines for the Mindful & Health-Conscious

Intentionally made lower alcohol wines.

Bottle of light Chardonnay wine from Alder Spring Vineyards, vintage 2023, with a modern minimalist label.
A bottle of Le Blanc Light 2023 light wine with a white label, and a glass of white wine beside it, on a dark surface outdoors.
A bottle of Pinot Noir wine from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, vintage 2022, with a white label and red logo.
A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc white wine and a filled wine glass on a dark surface outdoors.
Bottle of wine with a white label, featuring a red logo, and text that reads "Les Vins Julien, Côtes du Rhône, 2022, France, Rhône Valley Red Blend."
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A more refreshing taste experience with fewer calories and no sugar added.

A better option for those mindful of their health and seeking moderate alcohol options.

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Les Vins Julien 2023 Le Blanc Light, California : 92 pts

Winemaker Julien Fayard’s field blend, with only 70 calories and coming in at 11% abv. Crisp pear, Fuji apple, and honeysuckle are clean and stark on the palate. Fresh, high-toned acidity adds top notes to the lemon-lime squeeze on the finish.

 

Les Vins Julien 2024 Chardonnay Light : 93 pts

An ethereal white wine with a whisp of linen, vanilla crème fraiche, and lemon bar. Exacting precision and a balanced palate of modernity for a California Chardonnay. 93

 

Les Vins Julien 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley PUBLISHER’S PICK : 93 pts

Mesmerizing perfume of basil, chervil, and lime zest. On the palate, the first sip swirls the palate in a wash of wet stone and grapefruit. Texturally, the wine owns up to a gossamer-toned esprit, slightly creamy, with candied pineapple and a spark on the finish from its racy acidity. 93

 

Les Vins Julien 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County ($35) PUBLISHER’S PICK : 92 pts

Cherries and earth create an aromatic lift, followed by flavors of jasmine, wet stone, espresso, and tobacco. The wine possesses just enough weight to carry all this savoriness to the finish, amplified by a nip of black peppered-plum and walnut. 92

Les Vins Julien 2022 Côtes du Rhône Red Blend, Rhône Valley, France BEST IMPORT : 93 pts

Earthy and aromatic, with a paradigm of rose petals weaving through grilled meat and flint, enveloped in plum skin and ripe cherry. Complex and layered with a bright and lively acidity.

Les Vins Julien 2023 Red Blend, Napa Valley ($55) Publisher’s Picks

With a foundation of 60% Merlot and blended in additional Bordeaux varieties, are mouth-coating notes of licorice, dark chocolate fudge, and lavender-lined tobacco. Ripe black cherry kindles a kinship with dense earth, sweet soil, and dark roast coffee. Tannins are plush – no edges – strategically aligned with a fine acid structure. 93

 

Les Vins Julien 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($85) Publisher’s Picks

Charred cedar, graphite, licorice, and espresso grab the tongue, unleashing a secondary surge of juicy plum, dried violets, and plum skin tannins. With tension and an unbounded flourish of intensity, this rich and full-bodied wine is one to remember. 95