{"product_id":"louis-latour-fleurie","title":"Louis Latour Fleurie","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"exm7nc\" data-start=\"0\" data=\"50\"\u003eLouis Latour Fleurie 2023 Beaujolais, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eLouis Latour Fleurie 2023 is a red Beaujolais made from Gamay from Fleurie, one of the 10 crus of Beaujolais. This cru is known for its refined, aromatic style, and at Louis Latour, it gains extra charm from 30-year-old vines grown on pink granite and schist. The wine combines raspberry, blueberry, freshness, and roundness with a fine tannic structure, keeping it elegant but with clearly more depth than a simple Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eFleurie belongs to the highest quality category within Beaujolais and is known for fragrant, soft, and refined red Gamay wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleurie is one of the 10 Crus du Beaujolais. Within Beaujolais, these crus represent the most distinctive origins, each with its own style and soil profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Fleurie? Fleurie is a cru of Beaujolais known for red wines with great aromatic finesse, juicy fruit, and an elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are planted on pink granite and schist. These soils warm up well, drain water, and help Gamay achieve ripe fruit, freshness, and a slightly mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eMicroclimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleurie is prized for the combination of its specific soil and unique microclimate. This combination makes the cru particularly suitable for Gamay, producing fragrance, suppleness, and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are on average 30 years old, and the yield is around 45 hl per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand, allowing for careful processing of whole bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eThis red Beaujolais is made entirely from Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eGamay – Fleurie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamay gives this wine its juicy red fruit, floral fragrance, fresh acidity, and supple tannins. In Fleurie, the grape develops an elegant, soft, and aromatic style, with just enough structure to make the wine serious and versatile for food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eThe vinification aims for fruit, fragrance, and a supple yet distinct structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ferments traditionally in open vats, with whole grape bunches. This method is well-suited to Gamay and helps to retain a lot of aroma, fruit, and soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 8–10 months in stainless steel tanks. This ensures that raspberry, blueberry, and the fresh fruit expression remain clear and vibrant, without any influence from wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Fleurie has an aging potential of 3–5 years. This suits the combination of fresh fruit, roundness, and fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eIn the glass, Louis Latour Fleurie 2023 has a ruby red color with garnet nuances. The aroma opens with raspberry and blueberry, followed by a round, fresh taste in which raspberry reappears. The finish has a fine tannic grip and remains beautifully clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Fleurie at 13–15 °C, so that the red fruit, fresh acidity, and fine tannins come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with Bayonne ham, oeufs en gelée, beef Stroganoff, osso buco, charcuterie, and light meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003e92\/100, James Suckling (2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for its dark, floral character, good structure, lively freshness, and tight, energetic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eExcellent, Burgundy Report (2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Nanson highlights the attractive deep aroma, the broad yet concentrated taste, and the finish with graphite and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14kb3ee\" data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003eMore information about Maison Louis Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003eMaison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and is one of Burgundy's historic family-owned houses. In addition to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Burgundy, the house also produces wines from Beaujolais, where Gamay on granite-rich soils achieves a very distinct expression. Within this Beaujolais selection, Fleurie showcases the elegant and fragrant side, with fruit, freshness, and refinement as its main characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45246537564239,"sku":"3492","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/LouisLatourFleurie.webp?v=1778850512","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/louis-latour-fleurie","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}