This is a brilliant expression of the granitic soils of Fleurie - among the most highly regarded of Beaujolais’ ten crus. It is fine boned and deftly finessed. A little bit of tannic prickle gathers on the back of a drying, granite-like mineral base. Blackberry and bramble abound, but in a cooler, more precise fashion to what we’re used to seeing in these often well-developed fruits. Purity is the focus here - freshness and focus define the wine. It has a pleasing amount of palate weight, too, for Fleurie and for a wine with such elegance - evidence of winemaking mastery.

‘Reine de Nuit’ translates to Queen of the Night, referencing the practice of harvesting the grapes for this wine in the cool of the evening. The 40 year old vines offer up fruit that displays freshness on the nose in the form of redcurrants and raspberry, leading to a smooth and generous palate. This is vibrant, exciting, energetic and expressive Beaujolais - it completely typifies all that is excellent about the region that has the wine world so captivated.

Outstanding gamay. Snappy and bright without sacrificing its smooth, lithe mouthfeel and palate weight. Fresh berries and Turkish delight are underscored by a gravelly minerality. There is an exactness to the execution; a perfect expression of terroir. The acid grapples with the gums, pushing its way up the palate into a long, enduring finish. A standout wine at a knockout price - this is not to be missed.