Situation
Located between Moulin à Vent and Chiroubles, the FLEURIE “appellation” does not go beyond the town limits. One can see a chapel, built at the top of a hill, in honour of the Madonna in 1875 to thank the Virgin for protecting the vineyards… Trenel’s ‘Fleurie’ comes from some of the best spots which are the “Clos des Moriers”, “Rochaux” and “La Roilette”.
Grape-Variety
Black Gamay with white juice
Vine age
25 to 60 years
Soil
Granite stone with large crystals
Fermentation
Maceration of a full bunch of grapes for 8 to 10 days followed by pressing and maturing in tanks or large old barrels for 4 to 5 months. No filed and filter before bottling.
Tasting
Colour: deep consistent red with beautiful purple tints
Nose: powerfully floral and reminiscent of violets
Palate: layered, balanced and well structured. A superb wine best drunk within the next 3-4 years.
How to drink and serve: it should be drunk between 13 and 15°C. It is the perfect match for a leg of lamb “à la beaujolaise” or lamb with garlic cream as well as white meat.
