Name: Domaine de Bel Air Fleurie
Variety: Gamay (100%)
Region: Fleurie, Beaujolais
Country: France
Year: 2020
Price: $23
James Suckling's Review: "Some darker-fruit aromas, as well as dark-stone, granite influence. The palate has a very smooth, smoky red-fruit core with sleek tannins that carry long and shimmer on the finish. Drink or hold." (93)
Personal Review: In my search of good quality French wines, I had to stop at Beaujolais. For many, the name Beaujolais only brings up memories of the tooty-fruity Beaujolais Nouveau. Now I myself am a fan of Beaujolais Nouveau but mainly because of its place as a celebration of a new harvest. However, the quality of Beaujolais wines have steadily risen and at this point, many Beaujolais are of a high enough quality to be considered fine wine. This particular wine came from a town called Fleurie, which is one of the crus in Beaujolais known for its floral and "feminine" qualities. This wine was incredibly elegant, refined, and had a beautifully light but complex mouthfeel. I had it with lemon chicken and brown rice, which were light enough not to overpower the wine but perfectly complement the floral characters. For Burgundy-level complexity with a fraction of the cost, Fleuries are definitely a great place to start!
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