Château de Fleurie Beaujolais

A Beaujolais that shows what the appellation can do when it is taken seriously: silky mouthfeel, real structure, not a light everyday wine.

Maison Jean Loron is one of the oldest négociant houses in Beaujolais — founded in 1821 and now run by the sixth generation. Château de Fleurie is located in the eponymous cru village north of Villefranche-sur-Saône, where granite and schist soils give the Gamay Noir a depth that many do not expect from this grape variety.

In the glass, the wine shines a clear ruby ​​red. The nose reveals ripe cherry, violet, and a subtle hint of strawberry—a typical Gamay profile from the Fleurie vineyards. On the palate, it is convincingly balanced: the tannins are fine and silky, the fruit remains present without being overpowering, and the finish lingers longer than that of a simple Beaujolais Villages.

Serving temperature: 14–16 °C, slightly cooler than a classic red wine — this allows the freshness of the fruit to shine through. Drinking window: now until 2027.

Food recommendation: Charcuterie platter with Lyon sausage, roast chicken, light mushroom dishes or a young goat cheese from the Loire.