Rating: 4.0/5
This Fleurie from Domaine Chignard displays a deep ruby colour with a clear clarity. The nose shows a medium intensity with primary aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and red currant, complemented by secondary notes of cloves and nutmeg. On the palate, the wine has a medium body with fine-grained tannins, medium acidity, and moderate alcohol, delivering a dry and medium flavour intensity with primary flavours of raspberry, strawberry, and cranberry.
At a glance
- Type: Red
- Appearance: clear, deep, ruby
- Nose: medium; raspberry, strawberry, red currant / cloves, nutmeg
- Palate: Body medium, Tannin medium, Acidity medium, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel fine grained, Flavour intensity medium
- Tastes: raspberry, strawberry, cranberry
- Finish: medium
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- Spicy beef tacos with roasted vegetables
- Creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan
- Roasted duck breast with cherry compote
- Pan-seared salmon with lemon butter
- Vegetarian quinoa bowl with roasted sweet potatoes