Domaine des Marrans Fleurie 2023 (750ml)
Product price
$24.99
Description
Domaine des Marrans farms rocky, shallow-soiled vineyard parcels in Fleurie, the most refined of Beaujolais's ten crus. This 2023 spent twelve months in large wooden foudre and three months in concrete before bottling, a measured aging that preserves the delicacy Gamay can show in this limestone-edged corner of the region.
The wine opens with spice and crushed rose petals, then settles into a juicy, cherry-driven character that unfolds with real volume and dimension across the palate. Powdery tannins carry the wine forward, underscored by a subtle salinity that lends minerality and lift. The finish feels ethereal and complete, held upright by fresh acidity and a sense of brightness. This is a refined expression from a challenging vintage, with enough structure to age, yet approachable and satisfying now.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Subregion | Fleurie |
| Varietal | Gamay |
| Producer | Domaine des Marrans |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
The 2023 Fleurie La Roche 'Hampagnee, from a rocky site with little topsoil, is set to be bottled at the end of 2024 after 12 months of aging in foudre and three months in concrete. Medium to full-bodied and refined, the wine is infused with aromas of spice and crushed rose petals, leading into a juicy, cherry-fruited palate that unwinds with volume and dimension. Powdery tannins keep the wine driven, enhanced by a subtle thread of salinity that weaves through the wine, flavoring the ethereal, satisfactory finish.
The 2023 Fleurie La Roche 'hampagne certainly has more to offer on the nose than the Les Marrans cuvée. It's complex, with redcurrant, wild strawberry and undergrowth scents unfurling in the glass. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied, with pliant tannins, a keen thread of acidity and a sense of brightness on the finish. This is a well-crafted Fleurie from a tricky season.