Domaine Chignard Fleurie Les Moriers 2022 (6 Bottles) Beaujolais, France
£165.00
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Domaine Chignard farms 8 hectares of old vines in Fleurie, situated at the top of the hill sloping down to Moulin-àVent on pure granitic soils. The wines are elegant but serious and concentrated expressions of the terroir, none more so than the ‘Les Moriers’ lieu-dit. Cédric is following in his father’s footsteps and continuing the traditional Beaujolais way of farming and winemaking.
Bright, focused, and energetic, the fruit-filled Fleurie “Les Moriers” reflects its outstanding terroir with good concentration and a superb depth not usually found in the wines of Fleurie. It’s very lush and vivid, tasting generous and fluid with great vibrancy The vines average 80 years old and ‘Les Moriers’ has been known as one of the legendary vineyards of the Beaujolais for a few hundred years and this is it’s best example.
13.5% ABV.
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Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
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About Bancroft Wines
Bancroft Wines is an award-winning wine merchant that's been perfecting its craft for over 35 years. With a passion for building long-lasting relationships with winemakers, they've curated a unique selection of wines from around the world.
Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
Whats sets them apart is their team offers unrivaled wine knowledge leading to a wide range of wines for everyday drinking, unique and adventurous wines for the more daring palates and premium selections for special occasions.
Their wines are stored in their dedicated fine wine facility in Dinton Woods, 70 year old reinforced concrete vaults excavated from the hillside, protected within 100 acres of secluded woodland. This ensures impeccable provenance and the perfect condition for the wine.
With their commitment to sustainability, vast wine knowledge, Bancroft Wines is the perfect partner for Wines by Cellars.
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