2016 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Tardive

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Clos de la Roilette "Tardive" is the perfect summer red wine from appellation of Fleurie, made from 100% Gamay grape with vines in the older part of the vineyard (some of the vines being up to 90 years old) This organic, naturally made, Gamay grape-based wine is rich, flavorful, and very easy drinking. This wine has a deep black currant color with a hint of purple. On the nose, nuances of restrained crème de cassis entice you, and in the mouth flavors of berry, black cherries, and an overall nutty character lead into a lingering finish zesty with acidity. Food friendly and cellarable, this wine is a perfect match with any chicken, meat or salmon you may be cooking on the grill. What makes it a versatile wine for the summer is that should the temperature and humidity creep up, you can pop this wine in the fridge for 20 or so minutes and put a slight chill on it without muting its true flavor.