2023 Jean Foillard Fleurie

Jean Foillard’s Fleurie is one of the most coveted wines in his lineup - often snapped up by French locals before it even makes its way to Australia. The 2023 vintage continues to showcase why it’s so beloved: it’s all about perfume, finesse and that signature Foillard touch of silken texture.

Hailing from vines in the heart of Fleurie, this is classic Gamay given the Foillard treatment: pure, bright red fruit, lifted florals and that unmistakable minerality that sets his wines apart. The 2023 season delivered wines of superb balance and freshness, offering up a delicately spiced bouquet of cherry blossom, raspberry and hints of peony.

On the palate, it’s lively yet supple, with fine-grained tannins and a mouthwatering acidity that carries the flavours long and bright. There’s a sense of both energy and grace here - like all of Foillard’s wines, it feels effortless.

This is one of the world’s great expressions of Gamay, capturing all the detail and nuance that the Fleurie cru can offer. Drink it now for its youthful charm or cellar it for a few years to watch it blossom even further.

93 points
"The 2023 Fleurie comes from south-facing vines, the first to be picked within the "Champagne" lieu-dit. It has a little more fruit intensity than the Côte du Py, with raspberry, blackcurrant, allspice and light white pepper scents. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, gentle grip, sapid red fruit and a tightly coiled, mineral-laden finish. Superb."
- Neal Martin (Vinous)