Fleurie Domaine de Leyre-Loup 2014

Fleurie AOC

3.6 / 5 (10 reviews)

Guide Hachette, 2021

Old vines, fine granite soils, a great vintage and a superb quality, sustainable estate - these are all the credentials for this rare, mature Fleurie. It offers deep, ripe cherry fruit with freshness in this expertly made, mature Beaujolais cru.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky, evolved red fruits, spice and leafy undergrowth

Aroma

Mature red fruits, leafy and floral hints, cherry confit

More information

Red - Medium Bodied
Gamay
France
Tawny ruby
Vegetarian

13.0% ABV
9.75 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2022
Vegan

Since 1993, Jacques and Christophe Lanson have run the small family domaine. They are fully signed up to the sustainable practices of Terra Vitis and HVE and by respecting nature, believe they get the very most from their vineyards. For this rare, aged Fleurie, the grapes are sourced from 40 year old vines, planted on Poncié's south facing granitic slopes and Les Combes poor, sandy soils. These ensure small yields (around 38 hl/ha) and excellent concentration in the wine. The brothers do a mixture of whole cluster and destalked berries fermentation to ensure intense fruitiness, as well the depth and structure that enable their fine wines to age. Showing some age, the wine makes perfect drinking now – enjoy with sea bass or roast chicken.

"A ripe wine with black-cherry fruit and some firm tannins. Just now mature, packed with vivid fruit" Wine Enthusiast