Domaines Dominique Piron Fleurie 2021 (2 x 750ml)

Variety: Gamay Noir Reviews: 93 points, Gary Walsh; The Wine Front This is a very ripe and bold Booj, though it does have a stony ‘mineral’ character, but with rich dark cherry, liquorice and chocolate, though some dried flower perfume and spice is there too. It’s fleshy and chocolaty, almost like a Shiraz, but does carry perfume and stamp of the region, just not so much tension and finesse. Tannin is sooty and sweeps through the wine, and the finish is all ripe cherry and chocolate. I like this wine, though it’s atypical, and likely best enjoyed young. Tasted: Aug 2021; Alcohol: 14%; Price: $42; Closure: Cork; Drink: 2021-2024+ 93 points, James Suckling This Fleurie has explosive floral aromas and is very energetic and focused on the medium-full palate, where the tannins are discreet and the mineral freshness calls the shots right through the vibrant, long finish. Still embryonic, this needs to calm down a bit. Better after 2022.