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Auszug aus Burgundy Reports - Ausgabe 02-2023 by Bill Nanson

Die drei schönsten Weine der Domaine mit dem Jahrgang 2021. Alle bei uns verfügbar. AKTION - 12 Flaschen (je 4) für CHF 200.-

2021 Beaujolais Blanc
The lieu-dit is Poulet. 10-year-old vines next to their gamay close to Château Pizay. ‘We get some frost at the bottom of Fleurie but it’s very rare here – we didn’t have a problem.’ 25% demi-muids – 600-litre – with some age – the rest was tank elevage.
Good freshness, not too ripe, slightly spiced. Hmm, this is layered has good freshness – the fruit is ripe – but not a bit too much. This is easily one of the best BJB of the vintage – bravo! Juicy citrus with a small cushion to finish.

2021 Fleurie La Roche ‘hampagne
From the climat of Champagne which they are not allowed to use – hence the modest middle-finger to that in the cuvée name! Much stonier and less soil here than the Marrans area. Half cement half 500-litre barrel elevage
Also plenty of colur. Higher tones – forward, dark-red fruit – a super invitation and slowly adding some floral notes too. More structural but beautifully shaped – I love the clarity of this flavour – it’s a beauty – extra in all directions – that could be a great Fleurie!

2021 Fleurie Clos du Pavillon
A clos in la Chapelle du Bois next to the clos that’s now with Chateau de la Chaize. This is the historic parcel of the domaine before the buildings were constructed here in Marrans.
Narrower but with higher and fresher tones – that’s also a very lovely nose. Broader – fuller – also structured but this structure is a little hidden by the extra concentration here. More intense finishing too. I’d rather drink the previous wine today – but in 2-3 years this will be the best – bravo!