There are considerable differences in character. It is worth nothing that on granitic soil, gamay grapes produce powerful and deeply-coloured wines.įor example, compare a wine from Roilette with one from Grille-Midi. The uneven weathering, along with soils of varying depths, produces wines that are unique and different from one year to the next. Ninety percent of the terroir is made up of pink granite that is undergoing slow erosion. However, it’s hard to find just one description that fits all the bottles produced in this winegrowing area. Delicate, elegant flavoursįleurie wines have a certain unique softness in comparison to other Beaujolais appellations. It’s a great place to watch the radiant sun rise and then set over the Chiroubles vines in the west. The slopes with a 50% gradient offer outstanding views over the area where the crus are grown. The impressive statue is the landmark for the Fleurie vines, which grow from the south-eastern side of the hill and climb up to the Madone chapel. La Madone stands at the highest point of these valleys at 425 meters in altitude. The land was thrust upwards and hills formed across the Beaujolais region that were shaped over the years by erosion. At the end of the Tertiary Era, exceptional tectonic and magmatic processes changed the landscape forever. Perhaps a quick geology lesson is needed to mention the unique landscape where Fleurie vines grow.
However, there is no actual proof of the legend but what does that matter since legends are often more enchanting than reality… A unique landscape for growing Fleurie wines The name would appear to come from a Roman legionary called Florus, who was said to have settled down in one of the hills overlooking the vines.
The iris, violet and peach notes intensify the bouquet perfectly and guarantee a fleshy structure.Įven though the name Fleurie sounds rather feminine, it has nothing to do with nature. Nevertheless, Fleurie wines have very distinctive flavours and, depending on where the vines are grown, some crus are much more full-bodied than others. It’s this very specific terroir that gives the wine its delicate, elegant robe and its floral notes, which is why it is called a “feminine wine”. The Fleurie vineyards back on to this particular massif and grow in sandy soil formed by the weathering of pink granite. Lovingly tended by 150 winegrowers, the Fleurie appellation gets its lightness from being sheltered by the Avenas, Durbize and Labourons range. HEAVENLY LANDSCAPES, HOME TO FRAGRANT WINES
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