La Reine de l’Arenite Fleurie
Pretty, floral, elegant and aromatic
A heady perfume of freshly picked irises and peonies drifts above the crushed berry fruit nose. Ripe tannins and fresh acidity support a palate of Morello cherries and bitter dark chocolate - reminiscent of a Black Forest Gâteau
Country | France |
Region | Beaujolais |
Grape | Gamay |
ABV | 13% |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 75cl |
Type / Colour | Red |
Style | Light Bodied |
Vegetarian | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Country, France
Region, Beaujolais
Grape,
- Gamay
BREAK;
Style, Light Bodied
ABV %, 13%
Vintage, 2022
Biodynamic, No
Low Sulphur, No
Low Intervention & Natural, No
Organic, No
Vegan, No
Food pairing, In winter, match with a roast leg of lamb. During the summer, chill lightly and serve with roasted or barbecued chicken or pork.
Ratings & Awards,
The Vineyard
La Reine de l'Arenite, meaning 'Queen of the Arenite' refers to the
terroir of pinky, crumbly sandstone of the La Madone vineyards, rated as
one of the best vineyards in Fleurie. At up to 450m altitude and with
soils still untouched by phylloxera, goblet trained vines on the east
and south east facing vineyards lie below the Chapel of the Madonna at
the top of the hill. Gamay Noir vines range from 40 to 90 years of age.
Grapes are hand-picked and whole-berry fermented for 8-10 days
(traditional maceration carbonique) followed by a further 2 or 3 days on
the skins to assist with aromas. No use of cultured yeasts. Pressed
after an 8-10 day cuvaison. First press wine was returned to vat and
left for 8 months before bottling.
Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
La Reine de l'Arenite, meaning 'Queen of the Arenite' refers to the
terroir of pinky, crumbly sandstone of the La Madone vineyards, rated as
one of the best vineyards in Fleurie. At up to 450m altitude and with
soils still untouched by phylloxera, goblet trained vines on the east
and south east facing vineyards lie below the Chapel of the Madonna at
the top of the hill. Gamay Noir vines range from 40 to 90 years of age.
Grapes are hand-picked and whole-berry fermented for 8-10 days
(traditional maceration carbonique) followed by a further 2 or 3 days on
the skins to assist with aromas. No use of cultured yeasts. Pressed
after an 8-10 day cuvaison. First press wine was returned to vat and
left for 8 months before bottling.