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 salmon lasagna, small stuffed provençal dishes or tripe in the style of caen.
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.
Arrufiac or Arrufiat is an old white grape variety that has existed since the 17th century and is part of the AOC Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh and Côtes-Saint-Mont in the South-West. It gives a wine rich in alcohol with a very characteristic nose. 100 hectares of Arrufiac are currently planted in France.
