Domaine Gregoire Hoppenot Fleurie Clos de l'Amandier 2021

Domaine Gregoire Hoppenot Fleurie Clos de l'Amandier

Region: Fleurie, Beaujolais, France

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Gamey

ABV: 12%

Notes: Organic, vegan, vegetarian

Classically Fleurie in style, the `Clos de l’Amandier` displays beautifully perfumed and balanced fruit, with generous depth, underpinned by fine tannins and a striking backbone of acidity.

The `Clos de l’Amandier` is a remarkable single vineyard at the south-eastern end of Poncié in Fleurie, earmarked for 1er Cru status in the current classification pending approval. This magnificent plot is situated between 280-395 metres above sea level with steep south and south-west facing slopes. The soils are a mixture of granite, sand and shallow, stony clay. The Gamay vines are 15 to 30 years old, with 50% of the plot gobelet trained and the remaining cordon. The depth of the soil and the deep roots of the vines enable them to cope in the summer heat and avoid hydric stress. The vineyard is farmed sustainably and certified organic.

Grégoire Hoppenot was named ‘Discovery of the Year’ in 2021’s Revue des Vins de France. Following two years as director of the Chapoutier-owned Maison Trénel in Beaujolais, the young Grégoire Hoppenot installed himself in Fleurie, where he has leased nine hectares, along with a small plot in Morgon. His vineyards comprise several enviable parcels: Les Moriers, Les Garants, Poncié, La Roilette and Les Roches in Fleurie.

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