2021 Domaine Anita Fleurie

Gamay - 750ML
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JS 93 WE 93
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

A very elegant, floral and focused Fleurie with an excellent combination of lacy lightness and mineral density. Underplayed power and plenty of finesse, just like you expect from Fleurie in an excellent year, but this is...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, March 2023

A perfumed, floral wine, this also has generous black fruits and structure. Dense with both firm structure and freshness, it is rich and concentrated, with power behind the fruit. Drink from 2025. — Roger Voss

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Gamay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Beaujolais
Appellation Fleurie
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Domaine Anita Fleurie Poncie is a red wine crafted from 100% Gamay grapes, sourced from the Beaujolais region of Burgundy, France. As a product of Domaine Anita, this wine exemplifies the characteristics associated with the Fleurie appellation. With an alcohol content of 13.0%, this wine is bottled with a cork closure, ensuring the traditional touch many wine enthusiasts appreciate.

James Suckling, a well-regarded wine critic, awarded this wine a score of 93. He describes it as "a very elegant, floral and focused Fleurie" that combines "lacy lightness and mineral density" with "underplayed power and plenty of finesse." Suckling emphasizes that this wine meets the high standards one would expect from an excellent Fleurie vintage, noting the particular challenge of the 2021 growing season. He advises that the wine can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment.

Wine Enthusiast also rated this wine at 93 points, further attesting to its quality. Reviewer Roger Voss highlights its "perfumed, floral" nature, complemented by "generous black fruits and structure." Voss describes the wine as dense, with a firm structure and freshness, adding that it is "rich and concentrated, with power behind the fruit." He suggests that this wine will reach its optimal drinking window starting in 2025.

Both reviews underscore the wine's floral and elegant profile, balanced with density and structure. Despite the challenging 2021 vintage, the 2021 Domaine Anita Fleurie Poncie has managed to achieve a notable level of finesse and complexity. It stands out as a wine that not only meets but exceeds expectations for a Fleurie, making it a worthy addition to any collection.