Manuel Girard, Fleurie 'Initiatique' 2023 Nebbiolo there's no lack of presence

there's no lack of presence or fruit power but it's a thing of ethereal nature

it comes as no surprise that Fred’s spirited work lives on through the wines

Shy on the nose

I had a bottle on the weekend

pulling all that classic briney influence up from the soil

Manuel Girard, Fleurie 'Initiatique' 2023 Nebbiolo there's no lack of presencePlace: 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%