Fernand Coudert - Fleurie Clos de La Roilette Tardive 2020 (1.5L)

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100% Gamay. From the oldest vines,which are from 80 years on up, on heavy clay soils with relatively little granite and quite a lot of the iron-like mineral manganese. "Tardive" does not mean that the harvest is late, as is commonly believed, but rather is a reference to the wine's ability and need to age for years. The farming is sustainable or lutte raisonnée. All vineyard work is by hand, with the soils worked only superficially, at most twice per year, to protect the roots of these old vines. Vinification is traditional, semi-carbonic Beaujolais style. The whole clusters are harvested by hand and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in open-top concrete tank. Maceration lasts around 18 days for Tardive, with a submerged cap rather than punchdowns. Sulfur use is quite minimal. The wine is aged in large, old oak foudres for about 9 months before bottling.

Richer and more structured than the regular bottling, Coudert's 2020 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive delivers notes of cherries, mulberries, licorice and spices complemented by pretty hints of peony. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it's layered and seamless, with a deep core of fruit and rich, powdery tannins. Despite its broad shoulders, it remains energetic.

 

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Price: $71.99

In Mixed Case: $61.19

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Producer	Fernand Coudert
Country	France
Region	Beaujolais
Subregion	Fleurie
Varietal	Gamay
Vintage	2020
Sku	07313
Size	1.5L