Fleurie

Grape Variety :

Gamay.

Vineyard

Site: between Moulin-à-Vent and Chiroubles, Fleurie is certainly one of the most celebrated of the ten Crus of Beaujolais; the vineyard is planted on a slope below the main ridge of hills and is oriented south-east, north-west.

History & Tradition: at the foot of the Chapel of the Black Virgin. The "Gobelet" pruning probably goes back to the Greek or Roman period.

Soil: pink granite, thin and acidic.

Viticulture

Density: 9 000 vines/ha, to check the strength of the varietal.

Pruning: Gobelet method (Goblet pruning), very short, to control yield.

Vinification

Harvesting: by hand.

Method: traditional for Beaujolais; semi-carbonic maceration, full bunches of grapes.

Maceration: 4 to 10 days.

Ageing: stainless steel vat.

Tasting note by Véronique Boss-Drouhin

"Fleurie is certainly worthy of its name! It possesses great charm and delicacy, with its luminous raspberry color, aromas of lilac, violet and gooseberry. Very supple and silky in the mouth. Leaves a beautiful impression of fine aromas. It is the most delicate of the Beaujolais Crus".

Vintage

Beaujolais wines show pretty bright colours with a purplish reflection and deliver aromas of red and black fruits mingling with slightly spicy notes.

Serving

Temperature: 15°C (57°F).

Cellaring: 2 to 6 years.