Fleurie La Joie du Palais
At a Glance
- Size: 1.50 ha (3.71 ac)
- Variety: Gamay
- Vine Age: Planted in the 1950s
- Terroir: About 1/3 of the parcel has an extremely steep slope (50% grade) requiring plowing by horse. Soils are crumbly pink granite; these vines consistently produce smaller grapes.
- Viticulture: Certified organic (AB) and biodynamic (Demeter)
- Vinification: About 15% whole cluster, ambient yeast alcoholic fermentation in concrete tank, gentle extraction. One year aging in older 228 and 350-liter barrels.
Additional Info
2015 was the first vintage for this cuvée.