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.
