Clos de la Roilette, La Griffe du Marquis, 2015, Magnum

Elegant fruits, cherry, vanilla with some pepper. and very subtle oak, very well structured with balanced tannins and a deliciously long finish.

Country: France Region: Beaujolais Grape: Gamay

ABV: 13% Bottle Size: 1500ml 

Additional Information: The wines of the Coudert family are best known for their unrivaled complexity and track record of aging brilliantly.

The Griffe du Marquis is the rare breed in this stable. It is sourced from vines planted in the 1930's and was first seen with the 2009 vintage. Aged exclusively in smaller Burgundy barrels, of which age ranges between 2 to 6 years. Compared to Cuvée Tardive, the Griffe du Marquis has a greater sense of levity and brightness, and a tannin profile that is a bit more fine.

The border of Moulin-à-Vent and Fleurie where the estate is located is home to clay-dominant vineyards. Whereas most of Beaujolais is on granite, the clay and manganese soils of Roilette give a darker and richer expression of Gamay. Blue and black fruits are abundant in all of the estate's wines.