# Fleurie Les Moriers (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Jules Desjourneys
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €66
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, black pepper, violet, leather, dried fruit, earth

## About this wine

Fleurie Les Moriers from Domaine Jules Desjourneys is a 2020 red wine made from 100% Gamay grapes. The vineyard, 'Les Moriers,' features old vines situated on a hillside with granite soils, contributing to the wine's expression of vinosity, spices, and depth. Producer Fabien Duperray is committed to biodynamic viticulture and minimal intervention, aiming to showcase the high quality achievable in the Beaujolais appellation. This wine is recognized for its significant aging potential, setting it apart from many other Beaujolais wines.

## Interesting facts

- Old vines ('vieilles vignes') are a hallmark of this cuvée.
- Yields are kept exceptionally low, often below 20 hl/ha.
- Fabien Duperray treats Beaujolais with the same seriousness as top Burgundy.
- This wine is designed for extended aging.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ to high acidity and vibrant structure cut through the richness of red meats and poultry. Its ripe tannins complement the protein, while the wine's inherent fruit and spice notes can echo or contrast with various herbs and sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Domaine Jules Desjourneys emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted, then fermented with indigenous yeasts, often using whole-bunch fermentation and semi-carbonic maceration in stainless steel or tronconic wood vats. Macerations are extended, typically lasting over three weeks. The wine is then aged for at least 18 months, primarily in stainless steel tanks, to preserve the purity of the terroir and allow for the development of complexity and structure.