Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie Vieilles Vignes 2023 D'Oliveiras Created by Parisian chemist /

Created by Parisian chemist / wine merchant Joseph Dubonnet as a means to make quinine more palatable for the soldiers battling malaria in North Africa

After seven or more years they are harvested and the cores are roasted in fire pits before being crushed by the traditional Tahona stone to extract all the rich agave juices

white flowers

yeasty and salty nose

and includes 10-15% Sercialinho in the mix

Domaine de la Madone, Fleurie Vieilles Vignes 2023 D'Oliveiras Created by Parisian chemist /Made from the oldest vines on the estate averaging 75 years this is classy Fleurie in anyone's book. Beautiful balance and fruit purity with a depth of flavour rarely seen from the Gamay grape. Best with pork, salmon or hard cheese that aren't too strong.