The Winery Terre des Lys of Fleurie of Beaujolais

Winery Terre des Lys
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.
This estate is part of the Wines Tree.
It is ranked in the top 56 of the estates of Beaujolais.
It is located in Fleurie in the region of Beaujolais

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

Top Winery Terre des Lys wines

Looking for the best Winery Terre des Lys wines in Fleurie among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Terre des Lys 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 Winery Terre des Lys wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Terre des Lys

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Terre des Lys

How Winery Terre des Lys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of rigatoni with courgettes and tomatoes, veal liver in vinegar or rice with sausage meat and tomatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Terre des Lys

On the nose the red wine of Winery Terre des Lys. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, raspberry or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Terre des Lys. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Terre des Lys

  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Terre des Lys.

  • Gamay

Discovering 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.

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.

Discover the grape variety: Jacquère

Jacquère is the most widespread grape variety in Savoie. It has medium-sized bunches that are cylindrical-conical. They are compact and often winged. The berries are medium-sized and can be slightly elongated or spherical, with thick skins that turn from yellowish green to golden yellow to a slightly pinkish hue when fully ripe. The soft flesh of the fruit of this variety is tart but not very juicy. Jacquère has a budding process almost identical to that of Chasselas. With a semi-erect growth habit, this white variety is vigorous and fertile, and should be pruned short to be more productive. It thrives on clay-limestone soils as well as on stony scree. Grey rot and black rot are the main enemies of Jaquère. It can cope with oidium and mildew. This variety produces a light, pale, acidic and lively wine with a floral aroma. It should be consumed quickly.

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