The Fleurie vineyards cover several hills and valleys, then slope gently down towards the Saône plain. The wine is immediately seductive with its complex floral and fruity aromas. The wine is immediately seductive with its complex floral and fruity aromas. In the mouth feel, it offers freshness and a good harmony on the long finish.
Vine pruning:
Goblet pruning according to beaujolais tradition.
Average age of the vineyard:
51 years
Vinification:
Harvesting and hand sorting
Crate harvesting
Destimming 100%
Alternate grape-treading, pump over, and delestage
Cold maceration
Natural fermentation three weeks
Settling ten days
Wild yeasts
Maturation:
Ten months in oak barrels, of which 7% are new