Domaine des Quatre Vents Fleurie 2020
Overview
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The sublime 2020 vintage expresses itself with a brilliant deep garnet color. It has aromas of black fruits, freshly picked blackberry and cherry, enhanced with perfumes of sweet spices. The palate evokes a gamay at good maturity while keeping a nice freshness. It shows its finesse and roundness with silky and coated tannins, through to a lingering finish. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The southeast-facing vineyards of the Estate tumble down the hillside to the road leading out of Fleurie. Two winemakers undertake caring for the 14.8 acre property, where most of the vineyards surrounding the house are more than 50 years old and trellised in the traditional Gobelet style. They are planted mostly in the pink granite soil that is the hallmark of the Fleurie Cru. The average harvest is 425 barrels, which is conducted manually, in whole bunches. Semi-carbonic maceration and malolactic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. 20% of the wine is then aged for 9 months in new French oak.
Interesting Fact
The vineyards and winery have been owned by the Darroze family since the mid-1950s, when it was bought by the father of the current owner. The Dubouef family has had an exclusive agreement with them for many years.
Serving Hints
Well-paired with grilled red meats, lamb shanks, spicy dishes and aged cheeses.
Producer: Georges Duboeuf
Region: A.O.C. Beaujolais
Country: France
Wine Composition: 100% Gamay
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.5 G/L
Residual Sugar: 1.5 G/L
pH: 3.53
The southeast-facing vineyards of the Estate tumble down the hillside to the road leading out of Fleurie. Two winemakers undertake caring for the 14.8 acre property, where most of the vineyards surrounding the house are more than 50 years old and trellised in the traditional Gobelet style. They are planted mostly in the pink granite soil that is the hallmark of the Fleurie Cru. The average harvest is 425 barrels, which is conducted manually, in whole bunches. Semi-carbonic maceration and malolactic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. 20% of the wine is then aged for 9 months in new French oak.
Interesting Fact
The vineyards and winery have been owned by the Darroze family since the mid-1950s, when it was bought by the father of the current owner. The Dubouef family has had an exclusive agreement with them for many years.
Serving Hints
Well-paired with grilled red meats, lamb shanks, spicy dishes and aged cheeses.
Producer: Georges Duboeuf
Region: A.O.C. Beaujolais
Country: France
Wine Composition: 100% Gamay
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.5 G/L
Residual Sugar: 1.5 G/L
pH: 3.53
Press Highlights
2022: 92 Pts - James Suckling, Dec 20212020: 92 Pts - James Suckling, Dec 2021
2019: 97 Pts - Decanter, 2021 Awards
2019: 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2019
2018: 93 Pts - Wine & Spirits, Apr 2020
2018: 92 Pts - James Suckling, Nov 2019
2018: 92 Pts - Vinous, Oct 2019
2017: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Dec 2018
2017: 90 Pts - Wine & Spirits, Apr 2019
2016: 92 Pts - James Suckling, Feb 2018
2016: 92 Pts - Vinous, Mar 2018
2016: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate, Aug 2017
2015: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Feb 2017
2015: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2017
2014: 90 Pts - Vinous, Aug. 2016
2014: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate #219, June 2015
2010: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, Apr 2012
2008: 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2009
2005: 91 Pts - Wine Advocate #165, June 2006
2005: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, Oct 2006
2002: 90-92 Pts - Wine Advocate, Aug 2003