2008 Fleurie, Vieilles Vignes, La Roilette, Domaine Métrat

The poetry of the nomenclature, allied to the beauty of the terrain, with dreamy views of the Alpes, have helped to built Fleurie’s reputation as the most aromatic and elegant of Beaujolais Cru wines. The granitic sub-soil of the famous ‘Roilette’ lieu-dit, allied to a whole-bunch fermentation for its Gamay grapes, are the building blocks that have enabled M Metrat fils (Bernard) to construct one of the best wines in the appellation. Benchmark Beaujolais, with ripe raspberry fruit, plenty of spice and pepper and an excellent almost saline grip at the back of the palate. Perfect with red meats or lighter game.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)