Discover the top 100 best red wines of Fleurie of Fleurie as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Fleurie and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Beaujolais cru nicknamed the Queen, on the single commune of Fleurie. Signature Gamay noir: floral, perfumed reds with signature notes of violet, iris, strawberry, raspberry, peony and a peppery touch, silky tannins and an airy palate - the most delicate elegance of the crus. 13 recognised climats including Poncié, La Roilette, La Chapelle des Bois. Granitic soils with sandy gruss and manganese signing the finesse.
~799 ha. Drink young or age 5-10 years.
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a solar dense palate, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), tobacco, leather, Mediterranean herbs, spices, liquorice and balsamic notes with a signature bitter finish. Also made as structured rosés. Star of Salice Salentino DOC, Brindisi DOC and Squinzano DOC in Salento. Native Italian variety from Puglia; its name evokes its black colour and bitterness.
red wines from the region of Fleurie go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with tuna and laughing cow, escalope cordon bleu or penne à la toscane.
