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95
/ 100
James Suckling -
94
/ 100
Vinous -
92
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Red
Classification
Gamay
Variety
2019
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Beaujolais, Fleurie
Region
12.5%
Alcohol %
Ready, but will Keep
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"This has such a deep and delicate nose of black cherry, violet, wet earth and spice! Excellent concentration and stunning elegance, in spite of a serious tannin structure that gives this so much drive and energy at the stunningly fresh finish. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling
94 / 100
"Dark, bright-rimmed ruby. Incisive, spice-accented red and blue fruit and allspice scents show excellent clarity and pick up floral and smoky mineral flourishes with air. Juicy and alluringly sweet, offering vibrant black raspberry, boysenberry and five-spice powder flavors that deepen through the midpalate. Shows impressive energy and finishes seamless and impressively long, with discreet tannins and a strong echo of juicy red fruit.- By Josh Raynolds on August 2021"
- Vinous
92 / 100
"In 2018, the Foillard family purchased a three-hectare parcel in lieu-dit Champagne, adjacent to Jean-Louis Dutraive's holdings, so that's the source of the 2019 Fleurie, superseding their previous suppliers of fruit. Exhibiting aromas of cherries, smoky berries, loamy soil, spices and potpourri, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and charming, with fine depth at the core, lively acids and a sapid finish. As I wrote last year, it's an open secret that this is one of the region's finest, most consistent addresses, and followers of the estate won't be disappointed by the newly released 2018. Jean and Agnès Foillard's first vintage was in 1981, but it was in 1985 that Jean began to work differently, influenced by his neighbor, the late Marcel Lapierre. Lapierre followed négociant and microbiologist Jules Chauvet in rejecting selected yeasts and manipulative winemaking in favor of minimal effective sulfur dioxide and carbonic maceration at comparatively low temperatures. Today, Foillard remains true to that approach: His Morgon cuvées see some three weeks of maceration in tank before gentle pressing and élevage in used Burgundy barrels. Chaptalization is eschewed. He also gives his wines a little bottle age before release. Despite his identification with the natural wine movement, Foillard has no tolerance for slovenly winemaking practices or flawed wines, and his bottles are typically models of aromatic purity and graceful aging. I regularly purchase these wines for my."
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasting Notes
Jean Foillard Fleurie Gamay 2019, a remarkable wine that offers an exquisite drinking experience. Jean Foillard is a renowned winemaker in the Beaujolais region of France, known for his commitment to producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines.The Fleurie appellation is celebrated for its elegant and aromatic Gamay wines, and Jean Foillard's interpretation of Fleurie is truly exceptional. The 2019 vintage is particularly noteworthy, as it has been praised by critics and wine enthusiasts alike for its exceptional quality.
This wine displays a beautiful ruby color in the glass, inviting you to explore its enticing bouquet. On the nose, you'll encounter an array of red fruits, such as raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, intermingled with floral notes of violet and rose petals. It exudes a sense of freshness and vibrancy.
Upon tasting, you'll be captivated by the wine's finesse and balance. The flavors of ripe red fruits continue on the palate, accompanied by a subtle earthines
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity