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Fleurie Domaine de Leyre-Loup 2015

Fleurie AOC

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  • 14/20, Bettane et Desseauve, 2021
  • 1, Guide Hachette, 2021
  • 15.5/20, Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais, 2021
  • Bronze, Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon, 2021

Old vines, fine granite soils, a great vintage and a superb quality, sustainable estate - these are the credentials for this fine Fleurie. It couples freshness (still) with deep, ripe, floral cherry fruit in this expertly made Beaujolais cru.

Old vines, fine granite soils, a great vintage and a superb quality, sustainable estate - these are the credentials for this fine Fleurie. It couples freshness (still) with deep, ripe, floral cherry fruit in this expertly made Beaujolais cru.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky red fruits, some maturity, with savoury earthy hints

Aroma

Bright red fruits, floral hints, leaf and undergrowth

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Fleurie Domaine de Leyre-Loup 2015

More information

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • France
  • Mid ruby, tawny hint rim
  • Vegetarian
  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2024
  • Vegan

Since 1993, Jacques and Christophe Lanson have run the small family domaine. They are fully signed up to the sustainable practices of Terra Vitis and HVE and, by respecting nature, they believe they get the very most from their vineyards. For this superb Fleurie, the grapes are sourced from vines at least 40 years old, planted on Poncié's south facing granitic slopes or Les Combes poor, sandy soils. These ensure small yields (around 38 hl/ha) and lovely concentration in the wine. The brothers do a mixture of whole cluster and destalked berries fermentation to ensure intense fruitiness, as well the depth and structure that enable their fine wines to age. Still fresh, the wine will continue to age – enjoy with sea bass or roast chicken.

"Intensely aromatic Fleurie, with a nose of cooked fruits and hints of licorice, and great length" Guide Hachette
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