Domaine Montangeron, Beaujolais, Fleurie, Burgundy, France, 2019

From the southern end of the Fleurie appellation, this is serious Beaujolais. Frédéric Montangeron is an old-school vigneron who works traditionally, and likes to get his hands dirty. The vineyards are south / southeast facing, giving the wine some richness without being at all jammy. It's made in a semi-carbonic maceration style with whole bunch, and has a lovely floral perfume. Depth, texture and fleshy fruit, with lovely balance, this would be a great red for roast chicken or cold cuts. Available mid-May.