Wine from Fleurie comes out of Beaujolais, France, where it sits as an appellation.
The vineyards are given over to Gamay.
Vines root into clay, granite and sand.
The climate is continental, running mediterranean and temperate.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and valley floor.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and silky.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, white fish, chili & hot spicy food and tomato-based dishes.
Serve at 13 to 16°C.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
In the glass.
Red: Light, Silky.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Clos de Mez Fleurie 'La Dot', Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Anita Fleurie Les Moriers, Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Chamonard Fleurie La Madone, Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Coudert - Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Cuvee Tardive, Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Coudert - Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Griffe du Marquis, Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Coudert - Clos de la Roilette Fleurie, Beaujolais, France
- Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon, Beaujolais, France
- Domaine Gregoire Hoppenot Fleurie 'Origines', Beaujolais, France
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- White Fish
- Chili & Hot Spicy Food
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Blue Cheeses
- Chocolate & Caramel
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 13 to 16°C.
- Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
Nearby regions.
Fleurie: common questions
01.What grapes is Fleurie known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Fleurie make?+
03.Where is Fleurie?+
04.What food goes with Fleurie wine?+
05.How long does Fleurie wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Beaujolais guide.