This selection of old vines (over 60 years old) yields a wine with great concentration and intensity of fruit that comes through in the glass. Its ruby-red color reveals a refined structure. The delicate nose reveals aromas of fruit, spices, and smoke. Its delicate attack and velvety texture evolve into a beautifully refined, racy palate. A truly beautiful intensity.
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Eye
Ruby-red with purplish garnet hues
Nose
A blend of fruit, spices, and smoke
Palate
A delicate, well-balanced attack; chewy, present without being harsh, with a refined, elegant character
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink starting at
2022
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed young as an aperitif or as a starter with pork dishes, or later with slow-cooked beef dishes such as beef jus or bourguignon
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This estate is well-located, with seven hectares in the famous Roilette sector—where Fleurie overlooks the windmill—and Alain Couderc was not spared by hailstorms, as, unfortunately, was most of the appellation. The wines produced here always display great finesse and velvety smoothness. Slow to open up and often austere, they set the tone on the palate with great elegance. The 2016 vintages confirm their lighter yet highly elegant style. A note to lovers of fine wines: the wines of La Roilette are not about the nose—it’s all about the palate and the texture. Patience will be rewarded, as the delicacy of these wines beautifully conceals their great aging potential. The rare but delicious 2017 vintage confirms this trend.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-Star Rated Estate (Very High-Quality Production)
About the estate:
The estate takes its name from its former owner, who, in the 1900s, wanted to pay tribute to his best horse, which was stabled at a Parisian racing stable. The 13 hectares of Gamay vines benefit from granitic sandy soils, from which Alain Coudert produces several vintages of Fleurie and Brouilly.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
As I’ve already mentioned, the Coudert family acquired the famous Clos de la Roilette in Fleurie—located near Moulin-à-Vent and formerly marketed under that name—in 1967, and Alain has been at the helm since 1991. The soils there are rich in clay and manganese, and this, combined with a traditional approach to maceration, produces full-bodied, structured wines that age very well. Vinified largely with whole clusters and the traditional submerged cap method, these wines are typically deep in color with plenty of fruit and tannins. The 2019 vintage turned out particularly well, and it is the most overtly floral vintage—in the sense that this appellation is known for its fragrance and finesse—that Coudert has produced in a decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2018 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Clos de la Roilette has been in the Coudert family since 1967, with Alain overseeing his first harvest in 1982. Covering 14 hectares, the estate expanded in 2005 with the acquisition of a Brouilly plot located in the village of Saint-Lager. In Fleurie, old vines surround the cellar. Also worth noting are 3 hectares in the Champagne sector, located southwest of the village. The wines are unpretentious in style. The winemaking process involves traditional whole-cluster fermentation and aging in used oak casks. The Les Griffes du Marquis cuvée is aged for twelve months in barrels. These wines, which have good aging potential, are dense and full-bodied.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE L. Published on 11/16/2025
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Review by Mr. BART H. Published on October 30, 2021
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