{"product_id":"jean-foillard-fleurie-2023","title":"Jean Foillard Fleurie 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFleurie by Jean Foillard is a \u003cstrong\u003estill red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a French controlled designation that expresses the authenticity of Gamay. To the eye, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003epale ruby colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, which anticipates clear aromas of red fruits, violet and thyme. On the palate, it is fresh, smooth and persistent, supported by a rustic structure, spicy notes and a \u003cstrong\u003emarked minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines its identity, enhanced by artisanal vinification without filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates in Beaujolais, within the renowned Fleurie area. Jean Foillard cultivates \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e with a respectful approach, excluding the use of herbicides and synthetic pesticides. This method allows the soil to impart its unique characteristics to the fruit, ensuring an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic territorial expression\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a wine capable of evolving magnificently over time, demonstrating an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e that can reach up to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production follows a philosophy of minimal intervention. The process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e and a rigorous selection of the healthiest bunches. To preserve the integrity of the must, there is no chaptalisation and \u003cstrong\u003eno filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a \u003cstrong\u003eone-hour decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e, it pairs excellently with white and red meats, pork, lamb, as well as rich platters of cured meats and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1981, the Jean Foillard winery celebrates Beaujolais by following the \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy of Jules Chauvet\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Fleurie AOC is produced from old vines cultivated without the use of synthetic pesticides. Thanks to a \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e and rigorous selection, vinification takes place without filtration or chaptalisation, with minimal use of sulphites to preserve the integrity of the fruit. This artisanal method delivers an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eexpression of the terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, free from standardised aromas and awarded 93 points by the Vinous guide for the splendid 2023 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Foillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46349031506091,"sku":"60848","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/jean-foillard-fleurie-2023_60848_1_3a5f3666-4897-485c-9179-c84a2d294e6e.webp?v=1776435232","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/jean-foillard-fleurie-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}