Cape Cru - a tasting of unique wines
Elegant, single-vineyard Fleurie. The hillside Côte du Py is most famous for the Cru Morgon, but there are also some vineyards on the Côte du Py in the denomination Fleurie. Fleurie Les Hauts de Py is from an altitude terroir, surrounded by ancestral woods and copses.
Refined aromatic nose, notes of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry. Wealth, softness and mineral tastes underline a perfect balance between minerality and aromatic complexity.
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| Winemaker | Country | Region |
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| Château de Poncié | France | Beaujolais |
In the year 949, the owner of the Château de Poncié, called by its Latin name Villa Ponciago, donated his vineyard to the Abbey of Cluny, with the hope of saving his soul. A very old map bears long witness to the diversity of the domain. Its 46 hectares of vines on the slopes on the hillsides boasting no fewer than 40 distinct terroirs, surround the 18th century castle and its winery.
With the greatest respect for the soil and the biodiversity, the wines reflect the typical character of the Cru Fleurie. The wines are authentic, gastronomic, juicy and subtle.
| Vineyard |
Sloping hillsides (410m) on the Côte du Py with a southeast exposure, very draining ground, composed of a typical pink granitic crystalline rock well as of quartz and a small proportion of clay. Exclusively manual cultivation due to the steep slope. Heavy natural soil erosion checked by grassing over and mulching. Yields naturally limited by the terroir (less than 35hl/ha). Manual harvest in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape. |
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| Vinification |
Parcel by parcel vinification in small tanks. Cold maceration (no addition of sulfur) with one part of whole bunches and one part of destalked bunches, followed by a long fermentation (10-15 days) to allow the terroir to emerge. Gentle punching of the cap. 50% ageing in oak barrels (3 to 5 years old barrels) for 10 to 12 months to enrich the silky, velvety texture without sacrificing finesse. The other part is matured in small tank to preserve freshness.
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| Vintage | 2018 |
| Oak aging | Partially |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 and longer after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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