Trenel Fleurie

Fleurie, Burgundy

2021

Tasting Notes

This wine presents a deep consistent red with beautiful ruby tints. Its nose is complex with aromas of violet, peony and spicy notes of pepper. Beautiful length and balance in the mouth with freshness. Racy tannins.

Food Pairings

Serve at 15° to 16°C on a grilled prime rib of beef, a smoked sausage from Morteau or lamb with garlic cream. Drink within 4 to 6 years.

Winemaking Notes

Maceration of wholes bunches during 8 days followed by pressing and maturing in tanks for 6 months. Unfined and lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Notes

"Fleurie" A.O.C. is located in the heart of the Beaujolais Crus. Its name, meaning "flowered", has nothing to do with the luxurious flora of the region. An old Roman legend tells the story of a legionnaire called Fleurus, who settled in the area. However, the wines of this appellation are often described as the most feminine and floral of the region. They are smooth on the palate and develop aromas of violet, rose and iris, given by the pink granite soil the vines grow in. Trénel's Fleurie is produced on two parcels: "La Madone" next to the chapel overlooking the village and "Les Moriers". The pink granite sand is interspersed with alluvial silty clay sectors, that bring fineness and delicacy to the wine.