Laura Lardy – Fleurie Les Côtes

This Beaujolais offers a harmonious blend of dark berry flavors, bright acidity, and subtle peppery notes. Crafted from 50-year-old vines rooted in sandy, black granite soil, this wine benefits from southeast exposure. Hand-harvested grapes are fermented as whole bunches in concrete tanks using traditional carbonic maceration. After a slow press, the wine ages for 9 months in large oak foudres, untouched by fining or filtration. As its name suggests, this wine is a floral delight. Violets and dark fruits intertwine in a velvety, charming red that’s best enjoyed slightly chilled. FOOD PAIRING omni Starters: Chicken Liver Pâté with Strawberry Chutney: The richness of the pâté and the sweetness of the strawberry chutney will complement the wine’s berry and peppery notes. Smoked Duck Breast Salad with Orange Segments: The smoky duck and bright citrus will harmonize with the wine’s orange and dark berry flavors. Main Courses: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce: The tender pork paired with a cherry sauce will resonate with the wine’s cherry and dark fruit notes. Roasted Chicken with Herbs and Garlic: The savory and aromatic herbs will enhance the wine’s complexity and bright acidity. Seared Tuna with Pepper Crust: The peppery crust on the tuna will match the wine’s subtle peppery notes and bright acidity. Cheeses: Brie or Camembert: The creamy texture of these cheeses will enhance the wine’s floral and fruity aromas. Tomme de Savoie: A semi-soft cheese with a gentle, fruity flavor that will enhance the wine’s dark berry and floral notes. Desserts: Mixed Berry Tart: A tart filled with strawberries, cherries, and raspberries to mirror the wine’s red berry notes. Chocolate and Orange Mousse: The rich chocolate and bright orange flavors will pair beautifully with the wine’s complex profile. vegetarian Starters: Roasted Beet and Orange Salad: The earthiness of beets combined with the bright citrus of orange segments will highlight the wine’s cherry and strawberry notes. Stuffed Bell Peppers: Filled with quinoa, nuts, and dried fruits, these peppers will resonate with the wine’s subtle peppery hints and fruitiness. Main Courses: Mushroom Stroganoff: A creamy dish with mushrooms and herbs will complement the wine’s dark berry flavors and velvety texture. Vegetable Tagine: A Moroccan-inspired dish with root vegetables and spices like cinnamon and cumin that will pair well with the wine’s complexity. Eggplant Parmesan: Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese will balance the wine’s acidity and fruity profile. Cheeses: Comté: A nutty and slightly sweet cheese that will resonate with the wine’s nuanced fruit and spice notes. Saint-Nectaire: A creamy French cheese with earthy and fruity flavors that will complement the wine’s profile. Reblochon: Its creamy texture and nutty taste will match the wine’s bright acidity and peppery hints. Tomme de Savoie: A semi-soft cheese with a gentle, fruity flavor that will enhance the wine’s dark berry and floral notes. Desserts: Mixed Berry Tart: A tart filled with strawberries, cherries, and raspberries to mirror the wine’s red berry notes. Chocolate and Orange Mousse: The rich chocolate and bright orange flavors will pair beautifully with the wine’s complex profile.