Grape variety: 100% Gamay

Type: red

Alc.by.vol.: 13°

Terroir: The Fleurie appellation area is between Chiroubles and Morgon on granite-formed steep rugged slopes. At 340 metres above sea level the climate is semi-continental with both oceanic and Mediterranean influences. The subsoils are made up of pink granite, (90%) sand and sandy clay.

Harvest: Hand-picked

Vinification: traditional 15-day whole bunch semi-carbonic maceration in concrete vats, followed by pneumatic pressing

Maturing: in stainless steel vats

Certification: HVE3, the highest French governmental environmental certification

Robe: deep vermillion with pale mauve tints

Nose: a true explosion of fruit, lovely red berry fruit aromas including cherry and raspberry, alongside flowers like violet, iris and rose

Palate: the attack is lively and forthright, the centre palate is lip-smacking and rounded with body; the tartness and tannins are really refined, the flavours are a delight.

Serving suggestions: with roast poultry and white meat

Serving temperature: 14°C/57°F

Cellaring: between 5 and 10 years

Estate: We have been vinegrower-winemakers for 5 generations on the commune of Saint-Lager at the foot of famous Mont Brouilly, topped with its iconic chapel. We also craft; Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Morgon, Moulin à Vent and Régnié, not forgetting Beaujolais Villages as well as white, rosé and sparkling wines. Our estate gained the ultimate accolade in 2016 when our Chiroubles 2015 was awarded Best Gamay in the World (Meilleur Gamay du Monde). We care for the environment and craft organic red and white wine (PURE collection).