A cru Beaujolais with an attractive mineral and pure finish
Brand: Domaine des Terres Dorees
Product: Fleurie
Vintage: 2019
Color: Red
Origin: France / Burgundy
AOC: Fleury
Capacity: 750ml
Grape variety: 100% Gamay
DINING
It complements lamb, veal loin and eggplant parmigiana. It is best to open the bottle one hour before serving.
TASTING
It has a floral aroma of red fruits, humus, and peonies. It has gentle tannins, a mineral feel, and a pleasant acidity. It has a soft mouthfeel and a long finish.
COMMENT
Jean-Paul Brun of Domaine des Terres Drays is based in the village of Charnay in the southernmost part of Beaujolais. He is a unique producer who has been making Beaujolais wine according to his own unique philosophy since the 1970s.
Gamay and Chardonnay, finished using traditional Burgundy techniques, are highly acclaimed worldwide.
WINEMAKING
The grapes are hand-picked, then fermented with natural yeasts in the traditional Burgundy style, then punched down by hand, and aged in concrete tanks.