Fleurie

Fleurie is the third largest Beaujolais appellation, covering an area of 800 hectares. The decree recognizing the Fleurie appellation dates from September 11, 1936.

The Fleurie appellation covers a cultivated area of approximately 870 hectares, with an annual production of around 45,000 hectoliters. The only grape variety used is Gamay noir à jus blanc, which is used exclusively for red wine production. Fleurie wine is produced on exclusively granite subsoil, which gives the wine its finesse and charm.

The cru has 13 different climats listed by the INAO, each of which is a terroir producing a distinct type of wine. From north to south of the Fleurie appellation, these are Labourons, Poncié, Les Moriers, La Roilette, Les Garants, Montgenas, La Chapelle des Bois, La Cote, Le Bon Cru and Champagne. Fleurie seduces with its velvety texture, elegance, and floral and fruity aromas of iris, violet, wilted rose, peach, blackcurrant, and red berries. With its beautiful carmine color, it is often considered the most feminine of the Beaujolais wines. Perhaps this is due to the Madonna of Fleurie, who watches over the vineyards from the top of her hill. This femininity is particularly evident in the wines of Domaine de La Motte, Domaine Chignard, Domaine de La Madone, Domaine du Vissoux, and those produced under the auspices of Maison Coquard.