The Clos des Carands of Fleurie of Beaujolais

The Clos des Carands is one of the world's great estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Clos des Carands wines in Fleurie among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos des Carands 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 des Carands wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Clos des Carands wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pho soup, veal breast with new vegetables or pasta carbonara almost like the real thing.
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.
Planning a wine route in the of Fleurie? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Clos des Carands.
Poulsard is a red grape variety that originated in the Franche-Comté region. In 1732, it was qualified as a good grape variety with several others by the parliament of Besançon at the time. It currently covers nearly 300 ha. This variety has 3 approved clones: 296, 584 and 464. Poulsard has slightly hairy branches with long tendrils. Its leaves are yellow in color. Although its bunches are small, its berries are often medium-sized or larger. Poulsard is quite sensitive to scorching, spring frosts and coulure. It is also afraid of oidium, mildew and grey rot. This grape variety appreciates clayey, fat and marly soils. Its fertility is average, so it is preferable to prune it long. It buds quite early. Poulsard produces a wine with a light structure, fine and aromatic. It can be kept for years. This wine goes well with poultry, red meat, cheese and starters.