Fleurie 2021
Region:
Beaujolais, Burgundy
Varietals:
Gamay Noir
Maturation:
11 months in neutral French oak barriques
Analysis:
13.0% alc/vol
Monopole Chateau Vivier’salluring age and richness.
Fleurie, Beaujolais
Fleurie is known for an elegant, floral style of Beaujolais. If Moulin-à-Vent is the King of Beaujolais, Fleurie is certainly the Queen, ranking among the most revered Beaujolais Crus. Chateau Vivier monopole is one of the oldest monopole plots in the region. The east facing 50-year-old untrained vines are grown in deep granite hillside soils and produce lively, expressive wines.
Winemaking
Half of the fruit was de-stemmed and vinified in concrete. The other half fermented as whole clusters with traditional carbonic maceration contributing a floral lift and intense primary fruit. After 2 weeks the free-run juice was racked to stainless steel and neutral French oak where the wine continued its élevage.
Tasting Notes
Lilting aromas of violets and rose waft from the glass, along with red fruits and berries in this ruby-colored wine. Finely tuned flavors of pomegranate and fresh summer fruits are enlivened by a vibrant sense of acidity that leads to a supple finish. A racy wine with fine, well structured tannins.
92 pts/Editors' Choice
Wine Enthusiast (November 2023)
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