Fleurie 2021
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France / Beaujolais
This is a Cru Beaujolais assembled from three unique climats within the Fleurie appellation. This terroir is steeply sloped with very thin soils of decomposed granite. All fruit is manually harvested, rigorously sorted, fermented with natural yeasts, and aged in concrete vats and oak barrels for 10 months.
Harvest Note
2021 was a historic growing season across France and Beaujolais was not spared. Mild winter triggered early budbreak which was then subject to the catastrophic frost of early April. The growing season was generally cool and unusually wet stunting the vines and stimulating disease pressures. Harvest finally occurred in mid-September with work shifted to the cellar for dramatic triage and gentle extractions. The vintage was rescued and the wines exhibit delicate aromas and bright character.
Tasting Note
This wine is a classic expression of Fleurie, which as the name implies is quite floral. Aromas of roses and peonie are supported by strawberry and damp earth nuances. The texture is quite fine and elegant with a very long finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Gamay
APPELLATION: Fleurie AOC
PH: 3.44
ACIDITY: 3.87 g/l
ABV: 12.55%
AGING: In oak casks, 50% new, for 10 months
Unique Selling Points
- Produced in small volumes from three high altitude parcels, aromatic and charming
- Delightful upon release yet will age for many years.
- From an important historic estate, now restored to produce authentic modern wines.
- A suberb value for unique Burgundian-styled red wine.
Julie Pitoiset – Chateau des Jacques Technical Director
About the Grape
Gamay
Gamay is loaded with bright, plump raspberry and cherry fruit, with notes of black pepper.
