Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2022
Clos de la Roilette
Alain Coudert's Clos de la Roilette is one of Beaujolais's most consistent and compelling producers, and the 2022 vintage delivers the quintessence of Fleurie — it's the cru that earned its name from flowers. This is Gamay without pretense, a wine that demands nothing but a glass and a moment. Serve it slightly cool.
Nose
Lifted aromas of fresh cherry and crushed violets give way to a subtle mineral streak and a whisper of rose petal. There's a peppery, almost green herbal undercurrent that keeps it from being simply fruity.
Palate
Juicy and medium-bodied with vibrant cherry and berry fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a granitic minerality that grounds the wine. A hint of green pepper and mint add complexity, while the acidity keeps everything taut and focused.
Finish
Medium length, finishing clean with cherry, mineral, and a lingering floral note.
- Varietal
- Gamay
- Blend
- 100% Gamay
- Vineyards
- Clos de la Roilette, monopole vineyard on granite soils in Fleurie
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Charcuterie board with saucisson sec and cornichons
The Coudert family has farmed their monopole vineyard on the slopes of Fleurie since 1934, vinifying with whole-cluster semi-carbonic maceration and aging in concrete to preserve the granite-driven purity of their old-vine Gamay.
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