# Fleurie Chapelle des Bois (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Jules Desjourneys
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €70
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, red plum, spice, wet stones, earth

## About this wine

Fleurie Chapelle des Bois 2020 is a red wine from the Fleurie AOC in Beaujolais, France, produced by Domaine Jules Desjourneys. The wine is made from 100% Gamay grapes grown on very old vines, some dating back to 1893, in vineyards planted on pink granite soils. The estate practices biodynamic farming with intensely manual vineyard work and low yields. The producer, Fabien Duperray, aims to highlight the potential of Beaujolais crus, drawing inspiration from natural wine advocate Jules Chauvet.

## Interesting facts

- Vines at Chapelle des Bois are over a century old.
- Domaine Jules Desjourneys is named after natural wine pioneer Jules Chauvet.
- Fabien Duperray transitioned from wine merchant to winemaker.
- Biodynamic farming is practiced at the estate.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and vibrant acidity can cut through the richness of red meats and fattier poultry. Its fine tannins complement the protein, while the potential for red fruit and mineral notes can echo or contrast with herbs and earthy flavors in dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Fleurie Chapelle des Bois begins with manual harvesting of 100% Gamay grapes. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on indigenous yeasts. In recent vintages, the wine is aged in stainless steel and glass vessels, a departure from the longer barrel aging used in older vintages. This approach emphasizes the purity of the fruit and the expression of the vineyard's terroir. The estate practices biodynamic farming and maintains low yields from its old vines.