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Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie Montee de la Tonne
Domaine Manoir du Carra
France - Burgundy - Beaujolais - Fleurie AOC   

From Carra's 1.5 hectare vineyard located in the lieu-dit "Montée de la Tonne".

Of the top ten Cru sites of Beaujolais, Fleurie is one of the top three.  The wines show finesse, fullness, and flavor.  Fleurie does age well for 3-5 years from vintage. The area was named for a Romain General named Floricum, not for the word flower in French.  The size of this AOC is 875 hectares of grapes (2,161 acres) and about 180 examples of this Cru are available on the market.   This Cru is known as the “Queen of Beaujolais” and the earth is slightly unusual for having blue color, due to magnesium in the soil. 

Intense red color, subtle fruity and floral aromas of violet, berry and cinnamon. Ample in the mouth, fruit flavors. Even better after a few years of cellaring.

Specifications
Appellation
Beaujolais - Fleurie AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Gamay
Age of vines
50 years old
Soil type
granite
Vinification
Manual harvest; Semi-carbonic maceration for 10-12 days; Aging in Foudre for 3-4 months; Slight filtration. Estate bottled.
Pairings

red and game meats, and cheeses.

Reviews and News

2022 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 90 PTS - JS

2022 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"Currants, rosemary and violets on the nose. Stemmy and crunchy on the palate, medium-bodied with a savory and mouthwatering finisdh. Drink in 2025."

 - James Suckling (February 2024), 90 pts

2021 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 89 PTS - WE

2021 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 89 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 89 pts

 "This wine's structure gives it richness as well as potential. With blackberry flavors and dense tannins, the wine has a good future. Drink from 2024. - Roger VOSS"

 
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 89 pts

2019 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 90 PTS - W&S

2019 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 90 PTS - W&S

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- Wine & Spirits (October 2021), 90 pts

2019 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 90 PTS - Decanter

2019 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Fleurie Clos des Deduits - 90 PTS - Decanter

decanter logo 250"Plummy nose with aromas of dark cherries. Lovely freshness bringing balance to the richly concentrated fruit core of the palate."


- Decanter (June 2021), 90 pts

2018 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 92 PTS - WE

2018 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 92 pts"This single vineyard with vines up to 50 years old has produced a solid, dark and structured wine. Ripe fruits give the wine weight and juicy acidity, both of which will allow it to age. Drink from 2021. - Roger Voss"
- Wine Enthusiast (January 2020), 92 pts

2015 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 91 PTS - VINOUS

2015 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 91 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"Bright ruby. Ripe and energetic on the nose, showing excellent clarity and lift to the ripe raspberry, cherry and floral pastille scents. Palate-staining red and blue fruit and lavender flavors are sharpened by suggestions of smoky minerals and white pepper. Smoothly plays richness off vivacity and finishes long and vibrant, leaving a sweet black raspberry note behind. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (Jaunary 2017), 91 pts

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2014 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 91 PTS - IWR

2014 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 91 PTS - IWR

iwinereview"This is a lovely fruit forward wine of red plum with earthy and forest floor aromas.. On the palate, it offers lush red plum fruit flavors, good acidity, firm tannins and very good length. "
- International Wine Review (August 2016), 91 pts

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2014 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 89 PTS - WA

2014 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Fleurie - 89 PTS - WA

wa89"The 2014 Fleurie undergoes 11-day skin maceration, 50% of the grapes de-stemmed and 80% aged on foudre. It has quite a "punchy" nose with macerated small red cherries and blueberry, mixed with light ash scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin and well-judged acidity. I like the harmony here, stylistically equidistant between traditional and modern Beaujolais, pulled off with some style. Neal Martin "
- Wine Advocate (Issue #219, June 2015), 89 pts

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Producer Information: Domaine Manoir du Carra

Domaine Manoir du Carra is located in the small town of Denice, south of Burgundy and in the heart of the Beaujolais area. The property dates back to 1850 and ...
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