France / Beaujolais
Add to my wine list2022 Domaine de Marrans Fleurie “Clos de Pavillon”
Domaine des Marrans
Beaujolais
Beautiful freshness on the palate, fruity, peppery notes, distinguished tannins, length on the palate.
Viticulture
Grapes are grown in the Monopole of Le Pavillon from vines between 60 to 80 years old, with planting density of 10,000 plants/ha and a yield of 30 hl/ha. The 4 ha vineyard is planted facing south at an altitude of 310m on pink granite quartz soils which have clay veins below the surface.
Vinification
Hand picked grapes that are sorted in the vineyard and in the cellar on a vibrating table. Semi-carbonic maceration for about 17 days in whole clusters. Control of temperatures below 28°C, with one very light pump over per day. Softly pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in oak foudres for 18 months.
Recommendation
Perfect with red meats, lamb, cheeses. To decant. To be enjoyed within 10 years