Domaine de la Grand Cour Fleurie Clos de la Grand Cour 2023

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Grape: GamayVintage: 2023Type: Red Sourced entirely from the walled estate monopole in Fleurie, this red wine represents a site-specific study in low-intervention viticulture. Jean -Louis Dutraive manages the vineyard organically, focusing on old gamay bush vines planted in decomposed pink granite soils. Spontaneous fermentation relies entirely on native vineyard yeasts in concrete vats, incorporating zero whole-cluster pumping or sulfur additions. The wine ages in neutral French oak barrels to allow the tannins to resolve naturally without wood makeup. It shows a clear garnet-ruby color, releasing fragrant aromas of fresh cherries, wild raspberries, and delicate rose petals. On the palate, a sleek, medium-bodied frame pairs bright red fruit flavors with a savory undertone of forest floor. A lively, granite-driven acidity slices through the mid-palate, keeping the fluid mouthfeel balanced and fresh. Silky, fine-grained tannins integrate smoothly with an underlying mineral salinity. It finishes long, dry, and clean, leaving a persistent impression. Show more