Domaine Coudert Fleurie Clos De La Roilette 2019 75cl

Domaine Coudert Fleurie Clos De La Roilette has a deep ruby colour with a hint of purple, thanks to the use of the traditional semi-carbonic maceration method of winemaking. A restrained nose of plums, mulberries and dark cherry fruit, with meaty elements, smoke, olives, pepper, liquorice and menthol in the mix. There’s a fascinating salty, nutty/savoury component married to forest floor and floral violet/iris notes, all tied together by lip-smacking acidity. This is a wine that ages gracefully, taking on the aromatic character of Pinot Noir as it does so.

Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Subregion: Fleurie
Vintage: 2027
Colour: Red
Grape Variety: Gamay
ABV: 13%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Burgundian Beaujolais
Drink With: Anything barbecued

Fleurie is the best known of the Beaujolais crus and perhaps the most charming. The Clos De La Roilette is named after a 19th century racehorse that was something of a legend in its day, and the Coudert family retained the name when they purchased the estate. Alain Coudert, the owner and wine-maker, is a most genial man and his personality radiates from his wine.

Although in Fleurie, the vineyard sits right next to Moulin-à-Vent and shares its neighbour’s soils. As a result, this wine features greater structure and depth of flavour than one would usually expect from its appellation.