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Clos de la Roilette/Alain Coudert

Located just across a small valley from Moulin-à-Vent and with similar soils, Clos de la Roilette is one of the most reliable producers of complex, age-worthy Beaujolais. The wines tend to be deeper and more structured than most Fleuries, but they’re also energetic and detailed, which makes them highly appealing on release. The fruit is fermented mostly with whole clusters, with semi-carbonic maceration in large, open-top wooden tanks and concrete vats, and no added yeasts. Aging is often brief, in neutral oak casks, mostly foudres. Bottling occurs without fining or filtration and with just a touch of added sulfur. Unsurprisingly, Coudert’s 2019s show more vivacity than their 2018 siblings, but the latter are hardly shy. These wines have a strong presence in restaurants across France, from simple bistros to three-star gastronomic temples. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality.

From Changing Perspectives in Beaujolais (Aug 2021) by Josh Raynolds

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2019 Fleurie Cuvée Tardive

Release Price: $28

Color: Red

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