Domaine Lafarge Vial Fleurie Clos Vernay 2022
AppellationFleurie
CountryFrance
ColourRed
Alcohol13%
Bottle750 ml
Drink window2025–2035
From a single‑vineyard flanked by forest and meadow this 2022 Fleurie “Clos Vernay” offers crystalline red fruit nuance framed by mineral clarity. Shy Kirsch and wild strawberry fold into violet whispers and textured, tension‑filled grip.
Tasting
- Aroma
- wild strawberry, violet perfume
- Palate
- mineral‑etched red cherry with tensile grip
- Finish
- long, floral, stony persistence
Pairs with
- soft goat cheese
- poached salmon
- light mushroom risotto
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- About 15% whole cluster, indigenous yeast alcoholic fermentation in concrete tank, gentle extraction. One year aging in older 228 and 350-liter barrels and 30hL
From the Archive
Terroir: Upper part of a south/southeastern-facing slope, located in a sheltered valley, granite quartz soil