2014 Coudert, Clos de la Roilette, Fleurie, Griffe du Marquis

The 2014 Griffe du Marquis from Clos de la Roilette is defined by Alain Coudert’s commitment to minimal-intervention viticulture and traditional vinification, utilizing fruit exclusively from the estate’s oldest vines. Sourced from the unique clay- and manganese-rich soils of a site bordering Moulin-à-Vent, this wine eschews the typical floral profile of Fleurie in favor of greater structural weight and mineral density. The 2014 growing season, characterized by a cool summer and an ideal, dry September, preserved essential acidity and nerve while allowing for full phenolic maturity. Vinified with whole clusters via submerged cap maceration and aged in seasoned Burgundian barriques, the wine achieves a sophisticated balance of fine-grained, persistent tannins and architectural tension. This approach yields a focused, age-worthy Gamay that reflects the specific geological character of its terroir.