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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: violet, peony, cherry, red fruit, light mineral
Palate: silky cherry, medium tannin, elegant acidity, floral finish
Château des Jacques' Fleurie applies Burgundian barrel precision to the appellation's naturally perfumed Gamay: silky, floral and structured, more serious than the typical négociant Fleurie.
What it pairs with
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Volaille de Bresse en demi-deuil
The truffle-under-the-skin Bresse chicken preparation finds a refined partner in structured Fleurie. -
Ris de veau en cocotte
Silky texture and floral profile complement braised veal sweetbreads. -
Reblochon de Savoie au naturel
The wine's light structure and floral delicacy complement the alpine cheese's gentle richness.
How to serve Fleurie Château des Jacques
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. Volaille de Bresse en demi-deuil, Ris de veau en cocotte, Reblochon de Savoie au naturel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Château des Jacques' Fleurie was added to the range shortly after the 1996 Jadot acquisition, using fruit from select Fleurie parcels to demonstrate the Burgundian approach to the appellation's most perfumed cru.
- 1998: Château des Jacques first releases Fleurie as part of the Jadot Beaujolais range
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Louis Jadot (Château des Jacques) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Fleurie AOC
- Oak
- Old Burgundy barrels 10-12 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €20-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Fleurie Château des Jacques
What does Fleurie Château des Jacques taste like?
On the nose, violet, peony, cherry, red fruit, light mineral. On the palate, silky cherry, medium tannin, elegant acidity, floral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Château des Jacques' Fleurie applies Burgundian barrel precision to the appellation's naturally perfumed Gamay: silky, floral and structured, more serious than the typical négociant Fleurie.
When should I drink Fleurie Château des Jacques?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fleurie Château des Jacques?
Volaille de Bresse en demi-deuil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Ris de veau en cocotte and Reblochon de Savoie au naturel. The truffle-under-the-skin Bresse chicken preparation finds a refined partner in structured Fleurie.
What grapes are in Fleurie Château des Jacques?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Fleurie AOC.
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