Domaine Jean Foillard
Fleurie
Gamay from Beaujolais, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Domaine Jean Foillard
Domaine Jean Foillard is a leader in natural wines and uses only small amounts of S0₂. 'These are wines with presence and weight matiere packed to the rafters with fistfuls of fruit without excessive or obvious effort ' says Neal Martin. This includes keeping whole clusters of grapes in vats for 2 to 3 weeks at a low temperature before fermentation using only natural yeast no pumping no fining and no filtration. Furthermore Jean Foillard ages his wine in barrels brought from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti; the results are sublime. He is a cult wine hero amongst the many young free-spirited vignerons in France who are now looking back to nature to make fine wine.
Description
"The 2010 Fleurie has a fragrant, floral bouquet with wilted violet petals sprinkled over the dark cherry and bergamot scents. The aromatics are not quite as penetrating as the previous vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. The fruit is very pure, with notes of raspberry coulis and wild strawberry; however, it is just missing a little tension toward the finish. Nevertheless, this is a fine Fleurie that is full of character." WA
Food Pairing
Pairs well with pâtés, white meats or warm, creamy appetizers.
