FLEURIE

Lieu-dit "LA CHAPELLE DES BOIS"

Soil/Topography

Single-plot vintage, part of which is nestled in an enclosure and comes from one of our 7 cadastral localities located in the Fleurie appellation. The soil is made up of coarse sand with some granite pebbles.

Winemaking process

Plot vinification (100% Gamay noir)
75% Whole Clusters
Yeasts type : wild
Maceration : 11 days in stainless steel vats.
Maturation : 12 months in a oak vat

Technical notes

Ingredients : Grapes, tartaric acid & sulphites

Alcohol content : 12,97%

Total acidity : 3,74 g/L

SO2 Total : 73 mg/L

Tasting notes

Color : A beautiful garnet red ​​color with purple reflections.

Nose : Floral notes (rose and violet) and aromas of raspberries and redcurrants

Palate : Supple and tangy attack, the wine then takes on its full dimension revealing notes of flowers and very delicate red fruits. At the end of the palate, the tannins of great finesse bring persistence and elegance highlighting the typicity of this renowned terroir.

Service temperature : 59°F

Awards

95/100

James Suckling : "This beautiful Fleurie has stacks of black raspberry fruit, but is anything other than loud. It gracefully tiptoes over your palate. Barely medium-bodied, but such a wonderful elegance right through the very long, filigreed finish."