Fleurie La Madone Beaujolais 2023Vintage 2023 Size 75cl ABV 13. 5% Tasting Note La Reine de l'Arenite, meaning Queen of the Arenite refers to the terroir of pinky, crumbly sandstone of the La Madone vineyards, rated as one of the best vineyards in Fleurie. At up to 450m altitude and with soils still untouched by phylloxera, goblet trained vines on the east and south east facing vineyards lie below the Chapel of the Madonna at the top of the hill. Gamay Noir vines range from 40 to 90

Dark garnet with a violet rim

To enhance the characteristics we love in coastal malts

Bepi Tosolini

the intense berry flavours continue to build into the long finish

Grapes are hand-picked and whole-berry fermented for 8-10 days (traditional maceration carbonique) followed by a further 2 or 3 days on the skins to assist with aromas

It is an ideal accompaniment to braised meats and truffle dishes

good depth of flavour with some balancing freshness and supple tannins

ripe finish

rich velvety finish

Labastide Dauzac is their second wine and is produced on clayey gravel conducive to the best expression of Merlot and the intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon

This is made entirely from grapes grown on the Vargellas property and bears the name of the estate on the label

Long lasting finish