Fleurie

Fleurie stands for "flowery". It perfectly describes what the wine is: spring flowers, charming and elegant.

Fleurie is a very fruity wine.

It is often considered as the Queen of Beaujolais. While Moulin à Vent would be the King.

Fleurie should be drunk young but it can last a few years when the vintage is good.

Fleurie is one of the most expensive Beaujolais wine.

Fleurie wine information :

Appellation:	Appellation Fleurie Controlée
Location:	Located between Moulin à Vent and Chiroubles
Place:	Fleurie
Soil:	Granite
Size:	875 ha (2,150 acres)
Production:	3 million bottles
Grapes:	Gamay White grapes such Chardonnay, aligoté and Melon are allowed up to 15%
Type of wines:	Medium body red wine
Age:	2 to 5 years
Aromas:	Violet Red fruits
Fleurie and Food:	Quiche lorraine, cheese pie Salami Chicken
Fleurie and Cheese:	Cantal Reblochon Saint Nectaire Next

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