Domaine Jean-Marc BessoneDe Fontaban Fleurie Vielles Vignes
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Details and technical informations about Domaine Jean-Marc Bessone's De Fontaban Fleurie Vielles Vignes.
Discover the grape variety: Candin
Interspecific crossing between 7489 (direct white producer hybrid) and Hamburg Muscat obtained in 1981.
Informations about the Domaine Jean-Marc Bessone
The Domaine Jean-Marc Bessone is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fleurie
Fleurie is a Cru Beaujolais appellation well known for its red wines made from the Gamay Grape. These wines are among the most renowned in the region, which is sometimes called "The Queen of Beaujolais". A Fleurie is typically light, Silky and supple, with a characteristic Floral">florality and Bright aromas of blueberries and red fruits. Fleurie's recognition is often attributed to its evocative name.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Beaujolais is an important wine region in eastern France, famous for its vibrant, Fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately South of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered a Part, although it is in the administrative region of Rhône. The extensive plantings of Gamay in this region make Beaujolais one of the few regions in the world that is so concentrated on a single Grape variety. Pinot Noir is used in small quantities in red and rosé wines, but in the name of regional identity, it is being phased out and will only be allowed until the 2015 harvest.
The word of the wine: Virile
Said of a robust, full-bodied wine and, in general, of wines reputed to be powerful in reference to masculine virility.
