Domaine Metrat Fleurie La Roilette 2024
In the heart of the Beaujolais Crus, Domaine Metrat et Fils crafts wines that are less about simple fruit and more about the soul of the soil. Their Fleurie ‘La Roilette’ is sourced from an exceptional climat bordering the legendary Moulin-à-Vent, where the granite sands are laced with clay. This unique geology gifts the wine a structural backbone rarely seen in Fleurie, earning it the reputation of being a "Queen" with the strength of a King. The Metrat family approaches their craft with a quiet authority, ensuring the Gamay grapes are handled with the utmost respect. On the nose, you are met with an immediate, perfumed elegance - think crushed violets and wild strawberries. As it opens, the palate reveals a deeper complexity; there is a mineral precision here, a nod to the ancient pink granite beneath the vines. Bold and textured, this 2024 vintage maintains the estate’s signature silkiness. It is a wine that commands attention at the dinner table, pairing exquisitely with roasted poultry or earthy mushroom risotto.
