Clos de la Roilette (Coudert), Fleurie Vendange Tardive, 2014 (1.5L) gianfranc2021 Albert Mann sources grapes from

Albert Mann sources grapes from across 25 hectares in Wettolsheim

The 2017 is open-knit and expressive

Matt Bonanno founded the label in 2004

then 11 months in barrique followed by 7 months in steel—unfined

dried fruits like apricot and fig

Clos de la Roilette (Coudert), Fleurie Vendange Tardive, 2014 (1.5L) gianfranc2021 Albert Mann sources grapes fromA 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.