Fleurie - 2022 - Georges Descombes - 0,75L

An enchanting red wine, reflecting the finesse and personality of the Fleurie terroir, crafted by one of Beaujolais’ most respected winemakers.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Fleurie
• Grape Variety: 100% Gamay
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Organic practices (not certified)
• Terroir: Granitic soils characteristic of the Fleurie appellation, offering wines of great elegance and expressive aromatics
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand harvesting, semi-carbonic maceration with indigenous yeasts, whole cluster fermentation, gentle pressing, aged in old wooden vats to preserve fruit purity
• Alcohol: 13%

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby red with violet reflections
• Nose: Seductive aromas of fresh red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by floral notes of violet and peony, with a subtle spicy touch
• Palate: Soft and velvety attack, fine and well-integrated tannins, fresh with flavors of small red fruits and a slight mineral note
• Finish: Elegant and persistent, marked by a harmony between fruitiness and minerality

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Grilled veal chop with herbs de Provence
• 🍄 Wild mushroom risotto
• 🦆 Duck breast with cherries
• 🧀 Aged cheeses such as Reblochon or Saint-Nectaire

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now to enjoy its freshness and fruitiness, or cellar until 2028 to develop more complex aromas and an even silkier texture.

🏰 About Domaine Georges Descombes

Located in Villié-Morgon, Domaine Georges Descombes is one of the most respected estates in Beaujolais. Often associated with the "Natural Wine" movement, Georges Descombes practices environmentally respectful viticulture, favoring minimal cellar interventions to fully express the terroir and the Gamay grape. His wines are recognized for their purity, finesse, and ability to reflect the identity of each cru.