Clos de la Roilette Fleurie

Fleurie, France

One of Fleurie's most beloved and internationally distributed wines — old-vine Gamay from the high-altitude pink granite Clos de la Roilette. Raspberry, violet, peony, red cherry, and the granite mineral freshness that makes this the ideal demonstration of what makes Fleurie's pink granite unique in the Beaujolais crus. Approachable from vintage but with the structure to develop over 5 years.

Pairing intelligence

• main: France's finest chicken and Beaujolais's most floral wine — Fleurie's delicate violet and raspberry character bridges the Bresse chicken's extraordinary depth without overwhelming it; tarragon mirrors the wine's herbal complexity
• starter: The Lyonnais bistro's most traditional first course and its natural Beaujolais partner — Fleurie's raspberry freshness cuts through the terrine's porky richness; cornichons' acidity bridges the wine's freshness