Fleurie
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The Queen of Beaujolais: Elegant, floral, and silky Gamay.
Fleurie is one of the ten prestigious Crus of the Beaujolais wine region in eastern France. Located in the northern part of the region, it is renowned for producing elegant, aromatic, and silky red wines made exclusively from the Gamay grape. The vineyards are primarily situated on pink granite soils, which are believed to contribute to the wine's distinctive floral bouquet, often characterized by notes of iris, violet, and rose. Unlike some of its more robust neighbors, Fleurie is celebrated for its finesse, approachability, and charm, making it a benchmark for quality in the region.
Best for: Ideal for those who appreciate light-to-medium bodied red wines with floral aromatics and refined tannins.
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Producers
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Anne-Sophie Dubois
Anne-Sophie Dubois is a rising star in Fleurie, Beaujolais. Originally from Champagne and trained in Burgundy, she took over her family's 8-hectare estate in 2007. She employs organic farming practices and a Burgundian approach to winemaking, including destemming, to produce elegant, terroir-driven Gamay. Her wines, such as 'Les Cocottes' and 'L'Alchimiste', are celebrated for their finesse, purity, and ability to express the unique granite soils of the region, challenging traditional perceptions of Beaujolais.
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Château de Grand Pré
Château de Grand Pré is a renowned natural wine estate located in the heart of Fleurie, Beaujolais. Revitalized by Vincent and Marie Lafon, the estate focuses on organic farming and low-intervention winemaking. They cultivate old vines, primarily Gamay, using biodynamic principles to express the unique terroir of the region. Their wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and vibrant fruit character, avoiding synthetic chemicals and excessive sulfur. The estate represents the pinnacle of the modern Beaujolais movement, emphasizing harmony with nature and traditional craftsmanship.
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www.chateaudegrandpre.com/ドメーヌ・ド・ラ・グラン・クール
Domaine de la Grand'Cour
Domaine de la Grand'Cour, located in the heart of Fleurie, is an iconic estate led by Jean-Louis Dutraive. A pioneer of natural winemaking in Beaujolais, the estate practices organic farming and utilizes traditional whole-cluster carbonic maceration to produce wines of exceptional purity, elegance, and terroir expression. The wines are renowned for their silky texture, vibrant fruit profile, and remarkable aging potential, reflecting the unique granitic soils of the Clos de la Grand'Cour vineyard.
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Famille Dutraive
Famille Dutraive is a negociant project co-owned by the legendary Jean-Louis Dutraive of Domaine de la Grand'Cour and his three children, Justin, Ophelie, and Lucas. Born in 2016 after devastating hail and frost destroyed 90% of the domaine's crop, the Fleurie-based venture sources high-quality organically farmed grapes from trusted growers across the Beaujolais crus, including the esteemed Lantignie terroir. The family applies the same rigorous natural winemaking philosophy used at their estate: traditional Beaujolaise carbonic maceration, native yeast fermentation, and little to no added sulfur. The wines are celebrated for their purity, vibrant fruit expression, and profound sense of place, representing the new wave of Beaujolais that balances tradition with modern low-intervention techniques.
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Jules Métras
Jules Métras is a rising star in Beaujolais, representing the new generation of natural winemakers. As the son of the legendary Yvon Métras, he crafts wines with profound respect for terroir and minimal intervention. Bottling under his own label since 2014 and based in Fleurie, he works with old-vine Gamay, employing carbonic maceration to produce wines of exceptional purity, elegance, and vibrant fruit character. His cuvées, such as 'Bijou' from a high-altitude vineyard in Vauxrenard, are highly sought after for their silky texture and authentic expression of granite soils. Alongside peers like Alex Foillard and Kewin Descombes, Jules is redefining the potential of Beaujolais wines.
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Julie Balagny
Julie Balagny is a highly respected natural winemaker based in Fleurie, Beaujolais. After working under the guidance of Yvon Métras and Jean-François Ganevat, she established her own domaine in 2009. She meticulously tends to her old vines, often located on steep, difficult-to-access slopes. Her winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, utilizing carbonic maceration and avoiding the addition of sulfur. The resulting wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and profound expression of terroir, capturing the essence of Gamay with remarkable clarity and finesse.
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Marc Delienne
Marc Delienne, a former businessman with a career in IT, left Paris to pursue winemaking, training with Alain Graillot in Crozes-Hermitage and Eloi Dürrbach at Domaine de Trévallon. In January 2015 he acquired the emblematic Château de l'Abbaye Saint-Laurent d'Arpayé in the heart of Fleurie and released his first vintage that same year. Farming biodynamically (Demeter certified), he focuses on minimal-intervention Gamay, often using whole-cluster fermentation, and produces several distinct Fleurie cuvées — including the playfully named Abbaye Road — celebrated for their purity, elegance and vibrant fruit.
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Yann Bertrand
Yann Bertrand is a leading figure among the new generation of natural winemakers in Beaujolais. Based in Fleurie at his family's estate (Domaine Les Bertrand), he took over from his parents and farms roughly nine hectares certified organic and biodynamic since 2013. His wines come from Fleurie, Morgon, Saint-Amour, Lantignié, and Beaujolais-Villages parcels, virtually all Gamay. Influenced by Fleurie neighbors such as Yvon Métras and Julie Balagny, Yann works with cold carbonic whole-cluster fermentation in concrete tanks followed by aging in old oak barrels, adding no sulfur and bottling unfined and unfiltered. The wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance, and vibrant fruit expression of the region's granitic terroir.
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Yvon Métras
Yvon Métras is a legendary cult producer based in Fleurie, Beaujolais, widely recognized as the 'fifth member' of the iconic Gang of Four. Since his first vintage in 1988, he has championed minimal intervention winemaking, eschewing sulfur additions since 1994. Operating on approximately 6 hectares of vineyards, Métras focuses on old-vine Gamay, producing wines of extraordinary purity, elegance, and depth. His approach emphasizes natural fermentation and traditional carbonic maceration, resulting in wines that are highly sought after by collectors worldwide for their unique expression of terroir.
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Food Pairings
Roasted poultry, charcuterie, grilled salmon, and soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Fleurie wine always floral?
- Fleurie is famous for its floral characteristics, but the intensity can vary depending on the specific vineyard site and winemaking style.
- Does Fleurie age well?
- While often enjoyed young for its freshness, high-quality Fleurie can age gracefully for 5 to 10 years.
- What grape is Fleurie made from?
- Fleurie is made exclusively from the Gamay grape, like all red wines of the Beaujolais Crus.
- Should Fleurie be served chilled?
- A slight chill of around 14-16C (57-61F) enhances Fleurie's fresh fruit and floral aromas, making it more versatile at the table than most reds.