History:
In 1870, the winegrowers of Fleurie promised the Virgin Mary that a shrine would be built as an ex-voto if the Prussians didn’t conquer their village. The Prussians never reached Fleurie, and the winegrowers kept their promise. Erected by the people of Fleurie on the summit of a hillock planted entirely with Gamay vines, the chapel dominates the surrounding hillsides, high above the village. The vines, firmly rooted in their granite soil, seem to thrive under the benevolent gaze of Mary, whose statue sits atop the chapel dedicated to her. The good wine of this land called “La Madone” connects us to heaven.
A.O.P. Designation: Fleurie
Varietal: Gamay
Soil: Soil composed of 90% pink granite, at shallow depths, undergoing slow erosion.
Vinification: Fermentation Temperature – 28-30 C. Aged 8 months in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes: This Fleurie has a brilliant garnet-red color. A fine alliance between floral complexity, fruit intensity and a delicate menthol note. The palate is luminous and full, with juvenile tannins. The touch remains rounded, with a subtly mineral, refreshing aftertaste.
UPC: 815629028423
12btls/case