Joseph Drouhin Fleurie Domaine des Hospices de Belleville 2015

Having a pretty ruby, violet color, the wine begins by expressing pretty floral notes of violet, rose, iris, with a typical peppery note which then evolves into red fruits. The flesh is smooth and silky with soft tannins. Like a caress, the finale is long, fresh and persistent.Recommended to pair with roast Bresse hen or with cream, rack of lamb, vegetable lasagna, quiche Lorraine, and mature goats' cheese.

A new wine for Drouhin that shows lots of spice, smoke and dried berry character. Medium to full body, lovely tannins and a clean finish. This is from a hospice in Beaujolais that helps making and selling the wine.