Creation Vinium

Fleurie
"Les Garans"

  • RegionBeaujolais
  • VillageCrus du Beaujolais
  • AppellationFleurie
  • Grape varietyGamay
The Vine
  • Average vine age 30 years
  • SoilPink granite and schist.
  • Average yield45 hl/ha
  • HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
  • Cellaring Potential3-5 years
  • Serving temperature 13-15°
Description
  • Fleurie is one of the 10 individual growths in the Beaujolais that constitute the highest ranking wines of the area. The vineyard of "Les Garans" is situated to the north-east of the village of Fleurie. It is acknowledged as one of the finest sites for growing top quality grapes because of its combination of unique soil composition and having a very specific microclimate. Once harvested by hand, the fruit is fermented in whole bunches of grapes in open vats. Fleurie "Les Garans" is a soft, perfumed wine which marries tenderness with richness.
Vinification & Ageing
  • Fermentation
    Traditional in open vats
  • Ageing
    10 to 12 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Wine tasting
  • Tasting Note
    A lovely ruby color and a nose of red berries, licorice and mint characterize the Fleurie "Les Garans" 2013. This is an elegant, delicate and nicely lingering wine.
  • Food Pairing
    Bayonne ham - eggs in aspic - beef Strogonoff - Osso Bucco.


Press review
    • Fleurie "Les Garans" 2008 - Cellarmarque- November 2009 - "Beautiful Aromas"Beautiful aromas of red summer fruit and parma violets which are reflected on the palate. A delicate almost floral dry wine full of confectioned red berry flavours with a smooth full finish.
Recommend this wine

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