Chateau De La Bottiere - Fleurie 750 Ml

Deep; vibrant ruby with violet reflections at the rim. Wonderfully expressive; floral; and precise; capturing the classic "Queen of Beaujolais" character. High-toned aromas of fresh violets; red peonies; and wild strawberries burst from the glass; underpinned by dark raspberry and a subtle; smoky; crushed-granite minerality. The partial whole-cluster inclusion adds an attractive touch of white pepper and herbal bramble complexity. Silkiness personified on the palate. It is light-to-medium-bodied but possesses remarkable depth and intensity courtesy of the 80-year-old vines. Pure red cherry; pomegranate; and red currant flavors dominate; framed by fine-grained; elegant tannins and a refreshing; crunchy acidity. The influence of the large foudres provides a seamless texture without imparting heavy oak flavors; leading to a lifted; perfumed; and mineral-flecked finish.