From Château des Thorins: Visit to Château du Moulin-à-Vent
Explore the history and daily life of Château du Moulin-à-Vent and learn about the Moulin-à-Vent AOC and winemaking. Taste four wines, including two single-vineyard cu...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Pan-roasted duck breast with beetroot The earthy floral character of this natural Fleurie suits duck and root vegetable preparations.More wines for duck breast →
- Mushroom risotto Earthy Gamay with cherry notes pairs with mushroom-forward dishes.More wines for risotto →
- Charcuterie with olives Natural wine's food-friendliness shines with a simple charcuterie spread.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Fleurie La Beguine
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pan-roasted duck breast with beetroot, Mushroom risotto, Charcuterie with olives. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Anne-Sophie Dubois launched her domaine in 2015, producing natural Fleurie from organically farmed parcels. La Beguine is her entry-level Fleurie, showing fresh, direct Gamay character.
- 2015First vintage of La Beguine under the Dubois label
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Anne-Sophie Dubois · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Fleurie AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres, no sulfur, biodynamic farming
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Fleurie La Beguine
When should I drink Fleurie La Beguine?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fleurie La Beguine?
Pan-roasted duck breast with beetroot is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom risotto and Charcuterie with olives. The earthy floral character of this natural Fleurie suits duck and root vegetable preparations.
Is Fleurie La Beguine vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Fleurie La Beguine?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Fleurie AOC.
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