Chateau de Corcelles - Fleurie 2020 Beaujolais-Fleurie AOP It was in the 15th century that Antoine de Laye began the reconstruction of the Château de Corcelles on the foundations of an old stronghold built in the Carolingian period. The Douby River, which flows at the foot of the Château, marked the boundary between the dioceses of Autun and Lyon, the counties of Burgundy and Beaujolais. It is today, within a few kilometers, the border between the departments of Saône et Loire and Rhône. From 1984, the Richard family took over the prestigious domain. Manual harvest. Traditional vinification with twice-daily pumping over to extract maximum aromas and aging in vats This Fleurie is adorned with a brilliant color with purple reflections. Its nose offers fresh notes of flowers and concentrated red fruits. It has a nice balance, round and elegant, embellished with silky and fine tannins. Grape: Gamay Taste and flavor: Supple and velvety Alcohol content: 13° Serve around 12-14°C. For red meats, grilled meats, pan-fried foie gras, poultry, chicken with vinegar, frog legs, leg of lamb, blue cheeses... |