Manuel Girard, Fleurie 'Initiatique' 2023 Nebbiolo A wine you'll have to

A wine you'll have to taste to believe

you won't be needing it

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

it's a beauty in every sense

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

Manuel Girard, Fleurie 'Initiatique' 2023 Nebbiolo A wine you'll have toPlace: 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%