"From vines planted after 1945 this cuvee consists of 40-60 year old vines planted in the heart of this outstanding lieu-dit La Roilette. This is also vinified in large cement vats with very gentle vinification of gently submerging the cap of the ferments giving very fine tannins. Each year we taste the different cuvees with Bernard we agonise about which cuvee of La Roilette to buy and for the tiny difference in price we usually opt for the vieilles vignes cuvee although in warmer years it is often this classic La Roilette cuvee which shows best in the first few years. This cuvee always has excellent depth and character right after bottling so you don’t need to wait to enjoy this cuvee right now.” - Metrat
"La Roilette cru sits on very deep black granite. Historically, La Roilette used to be part of Moulin-à-Vent, which borders it to the east. In 1920, when Fleurie was demarcated, La Roilette ended up in Fleurie. This wine comes from vines planted in the 1920s and 1930s, and it has amazing density and precision." - Jamie Goode
Vegan-friendly
