2023 Fleurie La Madone, Guillaume Chanudet

• Style: Luminous, perfumed Gamay
• Taste: Bright red fruit, ripe supple tannins, mineral grip
• Food: Charcuterie, grilled meats, roast dinners, pasta
• Occasion: Weeknight supper, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 13% ABV, bone-dry, chill lightly

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A perfumed nose draws you in, then a palate where bright red fruit meets ripe, supple tannins with real grip. At 13% alcohol and bone-dry, this Gamay tastes alive—meant to be drunk with pleasure rather than studied in silence. The wine sits comfortably among the finest expressions of this grape, with generous red-fruit character and powerful aromatics held in place by acidity and structure that speaks to its terroir.

The Winery — Guillaume Chanudet

The fifth generation of his family to farm this corner of Beaujolais, Guillaume inherited something rare: his grandfather's mastery of massal selection and an obsession with balance. The La Madone vineyard sits on pink granite, regarded across Fleurie as the region's finest site, and was planted in 1963 with two contrasting rootstocks—one early-ripening, one late—a choice that anchors the wine's refinement. The 2023 vintage was hand-harvested, then underwent whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeast in semi-carbonic conditions, spending 12 days in concrete followed by eight months in stainless steel with no added sulphites. This commitment lets the wine speak for itself, capturing everything that makes this cuvée thrilling.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a natural partner for charcuterie, grilled meats, roast dinners, and any bistro fare where you want a wine that enhances rather than dominates. Pairs beautifully with lighter red meats, grilled vegetables, mushroom dishes, or simply cold cuts and cheese on a table where conversation matters more than ceremony. Perfect for weeknight suppers and Sunday lunches alike. Vegan-certified, it's a wine of discipline and terroir expression—ideal when you're seeking genuine flavour without fuss. Explore the rest of our France selection to discover how regional expressions capture the soul of their sites.