Winery G. DescombesFleurie
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
The Fleurie of the Winery G. Descombes is in the top 10 of wines of Fleurie.
Taste structure of the Fleurie from the Winery G. Descombes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fleurie of Winery G. Descombes in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fleurie of Winery G. Descombes in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of rhubarb, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Fleurie
Pairings that work perfectly with Fleurie
Original food and wine pairings with Fleurie
The Fleurie of Winery G. Descombes matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or poultry such as recipes of bites of cheese, chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms or chicken with green olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery G. Descombes's Fleurie.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fleurie from Winery G. Descombes are 2018, 2015, 2020, 0 and 2019.
Informations about the Winery G. Descombes
The Winery G. Descombes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fleurie
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.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Fleshed out
A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.
