drink-now2019 Fleurie, Domaine Lafarge Vial, Beaujolais

This is a blend of the lieux-dits of Bel Air and Cercillon, raised mostly in a 1,500-litre foudre, alongside some 350-litre barrels. The soil here is the classic decomposed pink granite that gives Fleurie its bright, floral nose and crunchy, saline tannins. This is medium bodied with surprising structure, without sacrificing any elegance or lift.

Drink 2022 - 2028