2022 Fleurie, La Dîme, Domaine de Vernus, Beaujolais

A French variety planted predominately in Beaujolais where it is the grape behind everything from light and often acidic Beaujolais Nouveau through to the more serious and well-structured wines from the 10 cru villages. It takes its name from a hamlet just outside Chassagne-Montrachet and was at one stage widely planted on the Côte d`Or. However it was gradually phased out due to its poor yield and supposed poor quality of its wines.

Fleurie is a renowned wine region nestled within the Beaujolais in France, celebrated for producing elegant and fragrant Gamay wines. Known as the "queen of the Beaujolais Crus," Fleurie boasts sunny slopes and pink granite soil, resulting in wines characterised by delicate floral aromas, red berry flavours, and a silky texture.

The Domaine de Vernus is a new estate created in 2019, and owned by Frédéric Jametton, an ex-insurance broker. The estate is in the heart of the vineyards of the Régnié-Durette municipality. The property is steeped in history and is located on the heights near the Cadole and Vergers plots. It has a panoramic view of Mont Brouilly and the hilly Beaujolais countryside.