Winery Lafayette - Fleurie

Winery LafayetteFleurie

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Fleurie of Winery Lafayette is a red wine from the region of Fleurie of Beaujolais.
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 Lafayette is in the top 20 of wines of Fleurie.

Taste structure of the Fleurie from the Winery Lafayette

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Fleurie of Winery Lafayette in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Fleurie of Winery Lafayette in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, red cherry or pepper.

Details and technical informations about Winery Lafayette's Fleurie.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Fleurie - 2018
In the top 20 of of Fleurie wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Fleurie - 2016
In the top 20 of of Fleurie wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Fleurie - 2015
In the top 20 of of Fleurie wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Fleurie from Winery Lafayette are 2015, 2018, 2016

Informations about the Winery Lafayette

The winery offers 1 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Fleurie in the region of Beaujolais

The Winery Lafayette is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Fleurie to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Beaujolais
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 25 of of Fleurie wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 100000 wines of the world

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.

News related to this wine

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Charnay-les-Mâcon

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Charnay-les-Mâcon, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bo ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé

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An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

The word of the wine: Thermoregulation

Control of the vinification temperatures (by circulating hot or cold water on the walls of the vats, for example). This is a major step forward, which in particular helps to preserve the freshness of the aromas threatened by excessive temperature rises during fermentation.

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