Fleurie

In the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards, the Fleurie appellation benefits from exceptional sandy soils that allow Gamay Noir to express itself with great finesse. Located in eastern France, the Fleurie AOC is one of the 10 Beaujolais Crus and enjoys a prestigious reputation for its elegant and intensely fruity wines.

The Fleurie vineyard covers approximately 870 hectares on the eastern edge of the Beaujolais hills , with some vines planted at higher altitudes . Annual production reaches nearly 42,500 hectoliters , exclusively from the Gamay grape variety .

The terroir rests on an emblematic subsoil: the pink granite of Fleurie , poor in micas. Two main types of soil can be distinguished: above the town, very sandy and poor soils composed of small pink pebbles, and below, colluvium enriched with clay, fine sands and silts , where the vines find more reserve and depth.

Gamay reigns supreme in this appellation. On these granitic soils, it produces fresh, supple, and expressive wines. Other grape varieties such as Aligoté , Chardonnay , or Melon are permitted only as interplanting, up to a limit of 15% per plot .

Visually, Fleurie wines display a ruby ​​color with violet highlights . The nose is intensely aromatic, marked by red fruits (cherry, raspberry), often accompanied by floral notes of violet, iris, or rose. The most distinctive cuvées may reveal nuances of black fruit or undergrowth.

Over time, the aromas evolve towards spicier and prune notes. On the palate, Fleurie seduces with its crisp fruitiness , lively attack , and rounded texture . The tannins are fine and silky , supported by a lovely acidity.

Mostly intended to be drunk young , Fleurie wines offer immediate pleasure. However, some more structured cuvées can improve after 5 to 10 years of aging .

An emblematic appellation of Beaujolais, Fleurie embodies a style that is at once gourmet, floral and elegant , recognized for its approachability as much as for the quality of its terroirs.