Anne-Sophie Dubois Fleurie Les Labourons 2023

Description

Perched at altitude in the windswept hills above Fleurie, Les Labourons is Anne-Sophie Dubois’ flagship parcel—a steep, granitic vineyard she farms organically and vinifies with a Burgundian hand. The 2023 vintage shows her hallmark precision and restraint: 100% destemmed Gamay, native fermentations, and aging in used barrels that frame the wine without clouding its purity.

It opens with violets, crushed raspberries, and a flicker of spice, but the real story is in the structure—fine tannins, stony tension, and a slow-building depth that makes this far more than just a pretty Fleurie. It’s delicate but not fragile, vibrant but serious.

Drink it slightly chilled with roast chicken, lentils, or herb-driven vegetarian dishes. Les Labourons is not just one of the great terroirs of Fleurie—it’s one of the clearest examples of how thoughtful farming and intuitive winemaking can elevate Beaujolais into something quietly profound.