2024 Clos de la Roilette - Fleurie (750ml)
2024 Clos de la Roilette - Fleurie (750ml)
On granite and clay soils, this sustainably farmed Fleurie benefits from vines that are over 40 years old, bringing depth and resilience to the wine. The northeast exposure provides a mineral lift and a refined edge that distinguishes Clos de la Roilette from its neighbors while echoing the structure familiar to nearby Moulin-Ã -Vent.
Vinification and aging unfold with care: whole-cluster, semi-carbonic maceration in concrete for 14 days, followed by eight months of élevage in foudre. After malolactic fermentation, only 1 gram of SO2 per hectoliter is added, with the potential for a second gram at bottling if deemed necessary. The wine is produced with light filtration at bottling (non-sterile).
Fun fact: Roilette was the name of the prior owner's prized race horse, adding a touch of history to this distinctive site—though Clos de la Roilette itself is not a clos.
- Appellation: Fleurie
- Soil Composition: Granite, Clay
- Farming: Sustainable
- Age of Vines: Over 40 years
- Exposure: Northeast
- Fining/Filtration: Light filtration at bottling (non-sterile)
- Winemaking: Whole-cluster, semi-carbonic maceration in concrete for 14 days
- Élevage: Eight months in foudre
- Sulfites: 1 g/hl after malolactic fermentation; optional 1 g at bottling
- Importer Notes: Dressner
Tasting notes
Tasting notes are not provided in the product details. Based on the winemaking approach and terroir, this Fleurie is expected to express the mineral edge from granite and the bright fruit character typical of Gamay, with the added depth from whole-cluster fermentation and extended foudre aging.
Food pairings
Best enjoyed with dishes that complement its structure and mineral notes, such as roasted poultry, mushroom-forward dishes, charcuterie boards, and soft cheeses.