Fleurie La Madone, Albert Bichot, 2023 Variant:DUTY PAID rediscovered in the 1970’s

rediscovered in the 1970’s

in the southern region of Burgundy

with only a modest proportion of new wood

The palate is structured yet silky

and a hint of spice

Fleurie La Madone, Albert Bichot, 2023 Variant:DUTY PAID rediscovered in the 1970’sComing from the celebrated Cte de Brouilly region in Beaujolais, this single vineyard wine is planted on the classic pink granite soils at the foot of the chapel of La Madone in the village of Fleurie. Made from 100 % Gamay, the 2023 La Madone opens with a floral and fruity bouquet iris and carnation, bright strawberries and raspberries, with just a hint of nutmeg and the fine mineral edge characteristic of the terroir. On the palate its medium