The Clos de la Roilette of Fleurie of Beaujolais

Clos de la Roilette
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Fleurie in the region of Beaujolais
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The Clos de la Roilette is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Clos de la Roilette Estate is a prestigious vineyard located in the commune of Fleurie, in the heart of the Beaujolais region in France. Nearly a century old, it is famous for its Fleurie red wine, produced exclusively from the Gamay grape variety. The estate is nestled in a gorge amidst clay-granite terrain and spreads over an area of 9 hectares. The natural environment that surrounds it offers exceptional conditions for vine cultivation; a temperate climate, gentle sun-bathed slopes, and a mineral-rich granite soil. The name "Clos de la Roilette" originates from the Roilette family who owned this terroir in the 17th century. The word "clos" refers to a vineyard plot surrounded by walls, often found in Burgundy. In 1921, when Fleurie obtained its Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status, the then owner was displeased not to be part of the more prestigious Moulin-à-Vent appellation, and decided to name his wine "Clos de la Roilette" in homage to his horse Roilette. The specificity of the Clos de la Roilette Estate lies in its terroir and ancestral know-how. Here, everything is done to respect the environment and nature. Vines are cultivated according to organic farming principles, without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides. The harvest is manual and the grapes are sorted on the vine. The wines of the estate are known for their elegance, finesse, and character. They are a reflection of the Fleurie terroir, beautifully expressing the fruitiness of the Gamay associated with a nice minerality.

Top Clos de la Roilette wines

Looking for the best Clos de la Roilette wines in Fleurie among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos de la Roilette wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Clos de la Roilette wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Clos de la Roilette

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Clos de la Roilette

How Clos de la Roilette wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with mushroom sauce, turkey ballotine or sloth pork loin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Clos de la Roilette

On the nose the red wine of Clos de la Roilette. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of plum, raspberry or pepper. In the mouth the red wine of Clos de la Roilette. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Clos de la Roilette

  • 2020With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Clos de la Roilette.

  • Gamay

Discovering 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.

However, the region is actually named after a Roman general, Floricum, rather than for the wine's floral traits. Fleurie is at the Center of the ten Beaujolais crus. It Lies just South of Moulin-à-Vent and Chénas and North of Morgon. Chiroubles is just to the west.

Discover the grape variety: Gringet

Gringet is an ancient grape variety. It comes from the Arve valley, in Haute Savoie. It is very similar to Savagnin. This white grape variety has small bunches. Its berries are small, round and have a yellow-green skin that turns golden yellow when ripe. Generally, the gringet opens 10 days after the chasselas. Its production remains reasonable. Due to its drooping growth habit, it is recommended that this variety be trained and pruned short, as it is very sensitive to mildew and also fears erinosis and powdery mildew. It is one of those grape varieties that have an average second ripening period. It produces a wine that is light and lively at the same time, with some floral notes. It can also be used to make sparkling or semi-sparkling wines.

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