Mommessin Fleurie “Grandes Mises” 2020 – Gamay’s Floral Power Play

Tasting Notes

Picture a silky ruby pour that literally feels like a hug from Burgundy’s flirtatious twin—Fleurie. Aromatics lean floral (think violet, iris, subtle rose) with dark fruit depth (blackberry, plum). The palate glides with silky tannins, fresh acidity, and unexpected minerality that whispers “granite terroir”, leaving you tethered to every sip.

Meet the Winemaker

Since 1865, Mommessin has been channeling the romance of Burgundy into Beaujolais. “Grandes Mises” is their couture line—vinified à la Burgundienne with whole clusters, long maceration, and pumped-over finesse. It’s tradition meeting terroir shoutout, not grown-up marketing.

Wine Specs

• Varietal(s): 100% Gamay Noir (Beaujolais’s OG)

• Vintage: 2020

• Region: Fleurie AOC, Beaujolais, France — gloriously all pink granite slopes

• Winemaking: Entire clusters → 15-day maceration in concrete vats → malolactic on fine lees → 8 months tank aging (Burgundy style structure)

• ABV: ~14% (Beaujolais honestly owned)

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 13–15 °C—cool enough to tease, not bog down

Critic Reviews

• 90 pts — James Suckling: “A sweet yet balanced wine with vibrant aromas and silky textures.”

• Winebow (tech notes): Refined, mineral nose with floral, black fruit allure; silky tannins and expressive structure for days.

• Empire Wine: “Well-balanced, fine, and complex—violets, black fruits, and generous structure.”

• Sommeliers Choice Awards: 91 pts Gold. Luscious dark fruit, savory herbal edge, polished energy.

Food Pairings

This wine’s floral finesse and fruit depth spark with:

• Duck à l’orange or seared foie gras—richness meets floral sleekness.

• Mushroom ravioli or lentil terrine—earthy, light, and downright thoughtful.

• Soft cheeses like Époisses or triple-cream Brie—imperial comfort for complex wine.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because Gamay doesn’t always get its Beyoncé moment. Fleurie Grandes Mises 2020 is floral and lush, but wears structure like a tailored jacket. It’s delicate but serious, easy to drink but tracks like a red-carpet standout.

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