Jean Foillard’s 2022 Fleurie is a masterclass in purity, finesse, and natural elegance from one of Beaujolais’ true icons. A wine that seems to defy gravity, it floats on aromas of red cherry, wild berries, violets, and subtle spice. The palate is vibrant and graceful, with a silky texture and fine mineral thread that speaks of Fleurie’s granite soils. Made with whole-bunch carbonic maceration, natural yeasts, and aged in ex-DRC barrels, this is unmistakably Foillard: diaphanous, transparent, and hauntingly complex. It’s Fleurie from the top drawer: delicate, yet full of depth and energy.