Jean Foillard, Fleurie, 2023 outofstock-34467840057 It’s more structured than some

It’s more structured than some past vintages

Bottled in 2024 at 114

and in 2012 established his own project dedicated to terroir-faithful wines from the Côte de Beaune

and subtle hints of chocolate and pepper

Jean Foillard, Fleurie, 2023 outofstock-34467840057 It’s more structured than someJean Foillard is one of Kermit Lynch's original "Gang of Four" the Morgon growers who proved Beaujolais could be a living, no makeup wine rather than candied Nouveau. This Fleurie is his prettier, more aromatic side: old vine Gamay on pink granite, fermented semi carbonically with native yeast and almost no added sulfur. The 2023 comes from a generous, ripe Beaujolais vintage, and it shows Foillard's signature at its most charming and drinkable: