Fleurie La Madone

Veal, Pork, Poultry, Pasta, Cured Meat

This single-vineyard cuvée comes from vines exposed to the east, averaging 70 years old, located on the heights of the village of Fleurie, in the emblematic area near the Chapelle de la Madone. The soil is predominantly sandy, with granite and lamprophyre pebbles.

7 months in large oak vat

Plot vinification (100% Gamay noir) / 100% destemmed / Maceration: 21 days in stainless steel tanks. Pump-overs and rack and return. No punching down. Sulfiting after MLF and at bottling

Château de La Chaize is among the oldest, most historic estates in Burgundy’s Beaujolais region. Cared for by the same family for nearly three and a half centuries, the estate has been passed on to new owners, the Gruy family, who are equally committed to managing the estate with the utmost care, while implementing an ambitious environmental plan. Among the many initiatives is the conversion of all vineyards to organic farming, the adoption of precision viticulture, reducing carbon their carbon footprint, and recycling every by-product from viti- and vinicultural activity, to achieve zero waste. The estate covers nearly 300 ha of contiguous land, including 100 ha of vines in Brouilly. This ownership offers Château de La Chaize the autonomy to apply specific viticultural practices, which affect soil life, fauna, and flora diversity. Woodlands and meadows surround the estate, forming a natural barrier around the vines. These serve as “tools” for controlling the environment of the vineyards and contributes to a balanced, rich and thriving ecosystem.