Fleurie, La Chapelle-des-Bois, Jules Desjourneys - 2011

Viticulture

One vine of about 60 years old, close to the village, on a rather steep slope; and another of 140 years old, planted on Viala rootstock, on a gentle slope and situated slightly higher up. Mostly south-facing with variations to the east and west. Biodynamic cultivation, integral soil work, all work is done by hand, including weeding and digging. Goblet cultivation on stakes, yields never exceed 35 hl/ha for densities between 10'000 and 14'000 vines/ha.

Oenology

Vinification in whole bunches, except for very complicated vintages. Semi-carbonic fermentation known as "Beaujolais". No chaptalisation, except in exceptional cases. Long maceration. Aged for at least 24 months in new and half-wine casks, wood from the Bertranges and Tronçais forests. Bottled by hand.