Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Beaujolais Cuvee Christie, 2024, 750ml
$30
Description
From Alain Coudert's Clos de la Roilette, Cuvee Christie comes from two parcels totaling 3 hectares near the village of Fleurie, outside the original Clos vineyard. The name was originally "Cuvee Christal" (a playful combination of Alain's children's names) until a famous Champagne house objected. Unlike the main Clos with its unusual clay and manganese, these parcels sit on typical Fleurie granite, and the 30-40 year old vines produce a lighter, more classically floral style. Whole clusters, native yeast fermentation, about 10 days maceration, then 9 months in century-old oak foudres. Juicy and fresh, designed for earlier drinking. Perfect with charcuterie or grilled salmon.