A signature vineyard of the Roulot family
Albert Mann sources grapes from across 25 hectares in Wettolsheim
dried fruits like apricot and fig
then 11 months in barrique followed by 7 months in steel—unfined
The 2017 is open-knit and expressive
Clos de la Roilette (Coudert), Fleurie Vendange Tardive, 2014 (1.5L) gianfranc2021 A signature vineyard of theA magnum of one of Beaujolais' most serious Gamays: Clos de la Roilette's Cuvee Tardive, which, despite the name, is a dry, age worthy Fleurie from the oldest vines, not a late harvest sweet wine. Alain Coudert's clay and manganese soils give the wine real grip and Pinot like depth, and the large format means this 2014 is aging slowly and gracefully. Now in a lovely mature spot, it's a showpiece for the table. Decant before serving.