Marguerite Subtil 2010

History

This cuvée was created in 1983 in honour of Mademoiselle Marguerite Chabert, President of the Cellar from 1946 to 1984. With the 2009 vintage, a new label was created for this cuvée in the image of ‘Présidente Marguerite': "Subtil" for the finesse and refinement of this Fleurie.

Terroir

Granitic arena. Grape variety : 100 % gamay

Winemaking & Maturing

The vinification method used is called ‘Beaujolais vinification' and includes semi-carbonic maceration. It is carried out under immediate and permanent temperature control and can vary from 8 to 15 days depending on the vintage. Maturing in stainless steel vats for 6 to 8 months.

Tasting

A ruby robe with good depth of colour. The nose is set around ripe small red fruit. The attack on the palate is elegant. The tannins are silky.

Culinary Suggestions

Local charcuterie, rib steak, kebabs, ewe's milk tomme cheese.

Serving temperature

Serve lightly chambré at between 14 and 16° C. This is a wine that can give pleasure straight away but that also can wait 4 to 5 years in your cellar.