Manuel Girard, Fleurie 'Initiatique' 2023 Nebbiolo pulling all that classic briney

pulling all that classic briney influence up from the soil

with the usual cherries and strawberries before leaning into passion-fruit and peach

this is proper moreish

it's a beauty in every sense

As opposed to a crooner

Manuel Girard, Fleurie 'Initiatique' 2023 Nebbiolo pulling all that classic brineyPlace: Beaujolais, France Grape: Gamay Vibe: Fresh As A Daisy Meticulous, is Manuel Girard. Fruit from vines planted within the Champagne Lieu Dit in Fleurie. Good spot. This is dialled in. Plenty of stem showing but they're ripe and adding shape and spice, pairing nicely with the riper fruit from this warm vintage. My notes from this are glowing, with much mention of seduction, brooding fruit and yummy tannin. Dive in. ABV: 14%