What it pairs with

  • Roasted guinea fowl with thyme
    Floral, silky Fleurie complements delicate game bird with herbs.
  • Tarte aux pralines
    A sweet Lyon specialty that pairs unexpectedly with chilled Fleurie.
  • Plateau de charcuteries
    The Clos de la Roilette's accessibility makes it a classic bistro companion.

History

Clos de la Roilette is a historically documented Fleurie single-parcel cuvee, from a sheltered bowl of pink granite above the village. The wine has been produced from the same clos since at least 1970.

  1. 1970 — Clos de la Roilette first documented as a single-parcel Fleurie

Facts

Producer
Clos de la Roilette
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Fleurie AOC
Oak
Old large oak foudres, single-parcel wine from a sheltered granite bowl
ABV
12.8%
Price
EUR 16-24 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1970

Tags

dry gamay high acid low tannin medium body medium term mood elegant mood rustic occasion dinner party old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry price trade up single vineyard still red
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