{"title":"Fleurie","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards, the Fleurie appellation benefits from exceptional sandy soils that allow Gamay Noir to express itself with great finesse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Located in eastern France, the \u003cstrong\u003eFleurie AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the \u003cstrong\u003e10 Beaujolais Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e and enjoys a prestigious reputation for its elegant and intensely fruity wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Fleurie vineyard covers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e870 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e on the eastern edge of the \u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais hills\u003c\/strong\u003e , with some vines planted at \u003cstrong\u003ehigher altitudes\u003c\/strong\u003e . Annual production reaches nearly \u003cstrong\u003e42,500 hectoliters\u003c\/strong\u003e , exclusively from the \u003cstrong\u003eGamay grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe terroir rests on an emblematic subsoil: the \u003cstrong\u003epink granite of Fleurie\u003c\/strong\u003e , poor in micas. Two main types of soil can be distinguished: above the town, very \u003cstrong\u003esandy and poor\u003c\/strong\u003e soils composed of small pink pebbles, and below, \u003cstrong\u003ecolluvium enriched with clay, fine sands and silts\u003c\/strong\u003e , where the vines find more reserve and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGamay\u003c\/strong\u003e reigns supreme in this appellation. On these granitic soils, it produces \u003cstrong\u003efresh, supple, and expressive\u003c\/strong\u003e wines. Other grape varieties such as \u003cstrong\u003eAligoté\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cstrong\u003eMelon\u003c\/strong\u003e are permitted only as interplanting, up to a limit of \u003cstrong\u003e15% per plot\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eVisually, Fleurie wines display a \u003cstrong\u003eruby ​​color with violet highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e . The nose is intensely aromatic, marked by \u003cstrong\u003ered fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e (cherry, raspberry), often accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e notes of violet, iris, or rose. The most distinctive cuvées may reveal nuances of \u003cstrong\u003eblack fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e or undergrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Over time, the aromas evolve towards \u003cstrong\u003espicier and prune\u003c\/strong\u003e notes. On the palate, Fleurie seduces with its \u003cstrong\u003ecrisp fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elively attack\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003erounded texture\u003c\/strong\u003e . The tannins are \u003cstrong\u003efine and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e , supported by a lovely acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mostly intended to be drunk \u003cstrong\u003eyoung\u003c\/strong\u003e , Fleurie wines offer immediate pleasure. However, some more structured cuvées can improve after \u003cstrong\u003e5 to 10 years of aging\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn emblematic appellation of Beaujolais, \u003cstrong\u003eFleurie\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies a style that is at once \u003cstrong\u003egourmet, floral and elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e , recognized for its approachability as much as for the quality of its terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fleurie-2023-jean-foillard","title":"Fleurie 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e Jean Foillard presents a cuvée crafted from granite plots, a place where finesse and balance reign supreme. The exceptional terroir of the Côte de Py allows each bottle to reveal an aromatic complexity and incomparable structure. Thanks to meticulous work and inherited expertise, this wine promises a nuanced and harmonious tasting experience. A must-try for lovers of fine wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"75 cl","offer_id":52376227545431,"sku":"WJEAF0004-2023","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/8390\/1271\/files\/fleurie_clipped_rev_1.png?v=1776431328"},{"product_id":"fleurie-2024","title":"Fleurie 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e This wine, made from Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc grapes, is the result of environmentally friendly viticulture, as evidenced by its organic certification. The 50-year-old vines, grown in pink granite soil, give this wine a unique expression. Carbonic maceration of whole bunches and fermentation with indigenous yeasts add a clear aromatic dimension, while aging on fine lees in concrete tanks for 8 months refines its texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thibault Ducroux","offers":[{"title":"75 cl","offer_id":52881316675927,"sku":"WTDDU0001-2024","price":15.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/8390\/1271\/files\/fleurie-2024.png?v=1779388961"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lesgrappes.com\/en\/collections\/fleurie.oembed","provider":"Les Grappes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}