2023 Domaine Jean Foillard Fleurie, Beaujolais, FranceABOUT THE WINE This 2023 Fleurie is crafted from old vine Gamay planted on pink granite soils in the high elevation lieu dit of La Madone, one of the most iconic vineyard sites in Fleurie. The wine offers a vibrant aromatic profilefresh picked berries, rose petals, and crushed stonessupported by a palate thats supple, fine boned, and energetic. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts and whole cluster fruit, followed by aging in used Burgundian

Four siblings blend tradition

Unlike many of his counterparts in the region who inoculate with cultivated yeasts

Their estate spans 7 hectares and is situated above the renowned Quintarelli estate

The vineyard spans a little over 7 hectares in Arsac

challenged the local feudal nobility in the Irmandiño wars of the 15th century

working sustainably to ensure the health of his vineyards and the expression of the terroir

these sites host grapes naturally suited to their surrounding elements

the maceration for the Fleurie is approximately 14 days

This great wine is chiseled and precise

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