2021 Domaine Valma, Fleurie Prélude Face B, Beaujolais, France
$52.99
- Variety: Gamay
- Size: 0.41 ha (1.01 ac)
- Vine Age: Planted in 1951, 2008 and 2016
- Terroir: From the lieu-dit Les Labourons; north and west facing, 360-410m altitude. Degraded granite soils.
- Viticulture: Organic (in conversion)
- Vinification: 100% whole cluster, 9-day ambient yeast fermentation with semi-carbonic maceration in concrete tanks with no SO2, 2 pump-overs per day. Aged 8 months in used barrels. No fining, no filtration. SO2 added after malolactic fermentation (approx. 25 ppm total at bottling).
Specs
- Country France
- Region Beaujolais
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Domaine Valma
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Gamay
- Food Pairings Red Sauce, Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Dressed to Impress, Wild Side, Flexes w/ Food