France — wine

Fleurie

Beaujolais's most feminine and internationally beloved cru — the granite hillsides of Fleurie in the heart of the Haut-Beaujolais producing Gamay of extraordinary aromatic delicacy, floral intensity, and silky texture. Fleurie wines smell of violets, peony, wild strawberry, and red cherry, with a mid-palate richness from the pink granite soils that sets them apart from other Beaujolais crus. Unlike Moulin-à-Vent's structured, age-worthy style, Fleurie prioritizes freshness and aromatic vibrancy — the most hedonistic of the Beaujolais crus at their best.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding Fleurie vintage; Gamay from pink granite showed extraordinary aromatic intensity and the characteristic Fleurie violet-peony floral complexity.
2021 Classic vintage; cool Beaujolais conditions produced Fleurie of excellent freshness, silky texture, and the delicate floral character that defines the cru.
2020 Benchmark year; Chignard and Clos de la Roilette both produced wines of unusual depth for Fleurie; granite soils expressed themselves with rare mineral clarity.
2019 Greatest Fleurie vintage of the era; Gamay of extraordinary aromatic complexity and rare ageability; the cru's international reputation reached new heights.
2018 Warm vintage producing generous Fleurie of good concentration; floral character intact despite heat; easy-drinking style particularly appealing.