Clos de la Tour
Domaine de Roche Guillon - Fleurie
Red,Fleurie
100 % Gamay
history
Five generations of winemakers on the same hillside, that proves the loyalty to the vineyard. Now Bruno and his family, the new generation, take the best of this plot planted by Bruno’s great grandfather.The vinification and aging have remained traditional in order to preserve the typicity fruity, soft tannins and rich that are the hallmarks of the field.The vineyards spread over 9 ha and are located on gently rolling hills with granite-based soil. The south-east facing exposure combined with an altitude of over 350 metres ensure the vines yield grapes with considerable ripeness whilst retaining a delicate aroma and structure typical of the appellation.
Vineyard
Placed between Macon and Lyon, the Domaine de Roche Guillon, familial estate of 10 hectares, vinifies 400hl. of Fleurie, 35 hl. of Moulin à Vent, 25hl. of Fleurie Clos de la tour and 60 hl. of Beaujolais Villages red and rosé. Vines : 60 years old - 0,5 Ha
Winemaking
With full bunches of grapes, 10 days of maceration at 80,6°F, end of alcoholic fermentation at 64°F, malolactic fermentation achieved/nA part is aged in tank and a part is matured in 3 years barrels.
Tasting notes
Carmen-red, very frank and vivid colour. Fine nose with spices and red fruits. Elegant and refined in mouth with very supple tannins. It's a mix between softness and roundness.
Food pairing
Beef, white meats and cheeses.
Aging potential
to 6 years, depending of the vintages and habits to drink wines from Gamay grape-variety.
Grape varieties
100 % Gamay
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202192 International Wine Report
202191 James Suckling
201992 James Suckling
201991 Wine Enthusiast
Previous rating
201590 Vinous
201593 Wine Enthusiast
92
2021
The 2021 Clos de la Tour Fleurie begins pretty aromas of wild strawberries and cherries come together with dried spices, dried rose petals, wet stones and hints of forest floor. On the palate this is beautifully balanced with a gorgeous soft, silky texture underlined by flavors of red fruits and light spices that continue through the clean finish. This is an easy going Fleurie which is drinking fantastic right now.
J. D'Angelo International Wine Report
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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