Description
A perfect demonstration of why wines from Fleurie are so popular, the wine is medium-bodied, not too heavy but with plenty of character from the Gamay grape variety.
TASTING NOTE: Medium red colour with a tiny hint of garnet, befitting the fact that this has some age on it On the nose: red cherry notes of the Gamay grape, along with orange peel, mixed herbs and spices. It is now five years old and has started to show lovely complexity, with earthy, truffle, savoury notes too On the palate: light to medium in body with silky texture, fresh acidity and low tannins, moderate alcohol that the Gamay grape variety from Fleurie is famous for. But it has masses of flavour, excellent balance and a long, complex finish. 14.5% ABV.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: With several years of age, this is an interesting food match and one that is surprisingly (given it’s not a classic, firm-structured wine such as a Bordeaux) versatile and good at food pairing.Try with tuna steak or baked fish with herbs, or duck confit. While it might be overpowered by a gutsy winter stew, given its complexity of flavour and freshness, it would work well with a soup or lighter stew with lots of different vegetables and seasonings, eg a minestrone or spring vegetable stew. Drink now or keep till the end of 2024
ABOUT: Cedric Chignard is based in Fleurie itself, a well-regarded Cru vineyard area which lies within the larger region of Beaujolais in France.
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