Chiroubles La Fontenelle

Wine name (guaranteed appellation) : Chiroubles

Parcel name : La Fontenelle at an altitude of 350 m

Production surface : 1.70 ha (4.20 acres)

Vines age : 40 to 60 years

Vines density plantation : 10 000 plants/ha (4048plants/acres)

Soil composition : granit and sand, south exposition

Grape variety : Black gamay, white juice

Average yield : 40 hl/ha (16hl/acres)

Harvest type : manual

Wine-making type : Traditional « beaujolaise », whole grapes

Tasting : This Chiroubles got silky and well balanced tannins. The bouquet is fruity, mineral and floral (peony, lily of the valley, violet). This chiroubles goes well with delicatessen, poultry and even fish. You can also have it as an aperitif.

Chiroubles La Fontenelle

Katy and David Duthel

Traditional Winemakers