Winery Michel GuignierLes Amethystes Fleurie
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Les Amethystes Fleurie from the Winery Michel Guignier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Amethystes Fleurie of Winery Michel Guignier in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Amethystes Fleurie of Winery Michel Guignier in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Les Amethystes Fleurie
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Amethystes Fleurie
Original food and wine pairings with Les Amethystes Fleurie
The Les Amethystes Fleurie of Winery Michel Guignier matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with veal stock sauce, venison bourguignon or tagliatelle with carbonara.
Details and technical informations about Winery Michel Guignier's Les Amethystes 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 Les Amethystes Fleurie from Winery Michel Guignier are 2018, 2016
Informations about the Winery Michel Guignier
The Winery Michel Guignier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 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: Reims Mountain
Between Épernay and Reims, a large limestone massif with varied soils and exposure where pinot noir reigns supreme. Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay, Verzy, etc., are equivalent to the Burgundian Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée. There are also great Chardonnays, which are rarer (Mailly, Marmery, Trépail, Villers).
