Fleurie La Madone
Justin Dutraive
Type
Red Wine
Appellation
Fleurie AOP
Variety
Gamay
La Madone is one of the emblematic terroirs of Fleurie, comprised of an outcrop of granite that towers steeply over the surrounding vineyards with a famous chapel at the top (hence the name). Justin’s small parcel comes from vines owned by his mother, who lives near the top of this famous hillside.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
La Madone
Soil type
Pink granite
Vine age1951
Vineyard size0.1 ha
ExpositionSoutheast
Altitude300m
Vinification
Cold carbonic maceration for 12 hours in a cold cellar after harvests, cold vatting, 21 days fermentation without pump overs
Elevage 6 to 7 months in stainless steel tanks
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfined / Unfiltered