Domaine Du Prieure Fleurie St Romain 2020

Georges Duboeuf Domaine Du Prieuré Fleurie Saint-Romain is a single estate bottling from Fleurie, the cru long known as the queen of Beaujolais.

Fleurie sits in the middle of the ten crus, on pink granite that breaks down into a thin, sandy topsoil, and its reds have been prized for a lightness of touch rather than for muscle. A chapel dedicated to the Madonna crowns the hill above the village and looks out over the vineyards. Georges Duboeuf built his house at Romanèche-Thorins from 1964 onwards, and alongside the appellation blends he has always bottled wines from individual growers and estates under their own names. Gamay is the only variety permitted, hand harvested as the appellation requires and fermented in the semi-carbonic manner.

Serve lightly chilled at around 14 degrees with roast chicken, pork, charcuterie or soft cheeses; it will hold for three to five years, and is worth a light chill even in cool weather.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Silky
Grape Varietal: Gamay
Tastes Like: Comparable to a soft Pinot Noir, with red berries, violets, and a touch of spice, finishing with delicate tannins and a smooth texture.
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Region: Beaujolais, France
Terroir: Clay and sandy soils
Aging: Stainless steel
Serving Temperature: 14-16°C

Domaine Du Prieure is a boutique winery in Beaujolais, France, dedicated to producing elegant and terroir-driven wines. Their Fleurie St Romain is a refined expression of the Gamay grape and the Fleurie appellation.

Seafood: Grilled salmon or seared tuna with herb butter.
Poultry: Duck breast with a cherry glaze or herb-roasted chicken.
Vegetarian: Lentil stew or mushroom stroganoff.
Meat: Braised pork shoulder or beef carpaccio.

Brie: Soft and creamy, enhancing the wine's floral notes.
Camembert: Earthy and mild, balancing the wine's fruitiness.
Goat Cheese: Fresh and tangy, complementing the wine's light profile.
Comté: Nutty and savoury, pairing beautifully with the wine.

Lentil Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green lentils
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup tomato passata
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened.
2. Add lentils, tomato passata, vegetable stock, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Tip: Serve with a dollop of sour cream or crusty bread.