Domaine de Fa Fleurie 17

Winery	Domaine de Fa
Region	Beaujolais
Appellation	Fleurie
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Gamay
Vineyard Size	5 hectares
Soil	Pink granite sand mixed through with limestone and clay, a soil known locally as gore
Vineyard Orientation	350 metres altitude
Average Age of Vines	12-13 years
Farming Practice	Organic – Certified, Biodynamic
Maturation	Whole cluster fermentation, with a semi-carbonic maceration, then aged in 1-3 year old foudre
Vintage	2017

Roche Guillon is a single vineyard, one of the highest in elevation in the Fleurie appellation. The vineyards are in steep terrain, west facing and planted in Clay-limestone soil. Whole cluster fermentation, with a semi-carbonic maceration, then aged in 1-3 year old foudre. Winery is certified organic, in conversion to biodynamic.

91pts Wine Spectator– 2017 vintage

“Beautifully fragrant, with violet and black tea notes that echo through the tangy raspberry and steeped cherry flavors, marked by licorice and mineral elements. Offers a long, lightly tannic finish. Drink now through 2023. 600 cases made, 300 cases imported.

93pts Vinous– 2017 vintage

“Brilliant violet. Primary red/dark berries on the highly perfumed nose, along with suggestions of exotic spices and succulent flowers. Penetrating, spice-laced black raspberry, bitter cherry and violet pastille flavors stretch out and become sweeter with air, picking up a smoky mineral quality. Rich, in the style of the year, but lively as well. Finishes very long and juicy, with repeating florality and smooth, harmonious tannins that lend grip.”