Terre des Lys Fleurie

TERROIR & ESTATE The Fleurie vineyard is planted on beautiful hills and are mainly composed of granite or sandy soils, which are shallow and low in organic material. These soils are poor, obliging the vine to produce low quantities of grapes with a good concentration. GRAPE VARIETIES Gamay 100 % WINEMAKING The bunches of Gamay grapes are handpicked with great care; the grapes are then put into vats in entire bunches for the majority, without compacting, and not removed from the stalk (only 15 % is destemmed). This process gives the wine many of its fruity aromas. Part of the juice can be heated also just before the fermentation in order to increase the colour and tannins; the maceration, called semi-carbonic maceration, will last about 12 days and then the end of the fermentation will be managed in liquid phase with low temperatures. TASTING NOTES The wine has a deep consistent red color with beautiful purple tints. The nose is powerfully floral with reminiscent of violets completed by red fruits flavours like cherry and raspberry. Confirming these first impressions, the palate is fresh and fruity, well balanced, with a good structure and velvety tannins. It is the perfect match for a leg of lamb ‘‘à la Beaujolaise’’ or lamb with garlic cream, as well as white meats. This wine should be served between 13° and 15°C.