In the 1920s, when the Fleurie appellation was first created, the former landowner was infuriated with losing the Moulin-à-Vent appellation under which he had previously been classified. He created a label, using a photograph of his horse Roilette, and used the name Clos de la Roilette, without mentioning Fleurie. The current label does mention the name of the appellation, but only as a subscript. Coudert's Fleurie, often better known as "that delicious wine with the Horse on the label," comes from the Clos de la Roilette, in the village of Fleurie The vineyard has an eastern exposure that borders the Moulin-à-Vent and is situated on one of the best slopes in the Beaujolais Crus. Father-son winemaking team, Fernand and Alain Coudert, say their particular terroir (mainly clay and manganese), and the age of their vines (25 to 33 years-old) account for the richness of their Fleurie. The 2005 is rich and full, a shining example of how good Beaujolais can be! It ages gracefully and takes on the aromatic character of Pinot Noir.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages $7.99
2009 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais $13.99
2008 Chateau Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cru Beaujolais (Was $22.99 $14.99
2009 Villa Ponciago Fleurie "la Réserve" $19.99
2007 Georges Duboeuf Julienas "Château des Capitans" (Was $15.99 Elsewhere) $9.99
