Fleurie

Fleurie is tops, Oxo falling off but still good, Metropolitan (once it re-opens), and then a few out in the county.

A Charlottesville Recipe Book? at cvillenews.com 2002

For a red, we used to recommend one of the cru Beaujolais (such as Fleurie) and we still like that advice, but Argentina's Malbec is so popular right now and so widely enjoyed that we'd recommend that instead.

Wondering About Wine? Wonder No More 2009

The 2010 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie $19, from one of the best winemakers in Beaujolais, was a dense, ripe delight, while the 2010 Domaine du Cros Lo Sang del Pais Marcillac practically burst from the glass with powerfully vivid floral and raspberry aromas.

Saying Goodbye to Pinot Noir—for a While Lettie Teague 2011

Fleurie stretches over 864 hectares on shallow soil comprising sand and granite.

Starting a Wine Collection Will Lyons 2011

Martin Ramin for The Wall Street Journal 2010 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2010 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie, $19 The 2009 cru Beaujolais were much sought-after, but 2010 wines are very promising too, at least if they're all as good as this one.

Saying Goodbye to Pinot Noir—for a While Lettie Teague 2011

Drive first to the Grand Hôtel Cabourg (les jardins du Casino, +33 2 3191 0179, accorhotels.com) on the lovely Côte Fleurie (Flower Coast).

Classic France: the insiders' guide 2011

If you don't know where Chiroubles is, it is right next to Fleurie and Morgon, two of the better-known areas of Beaujolais.

LENNDEVOURS: 2009

If you don't know where Chiroubles is, it is right next to Fleurie and Morgon, two of the better-known areas of Beaujolais.

What We Drank 2009

But there are also some beautiful artisanal reds, especially the cru Beaujolais from Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Brouilly, Saint Amour and Fleurie, among others.

Here's to a Very Good Year: 10 Wine Resolutions Jay McInerney 2011

If you don't know where Chiroubles is, it is right next to Fleurie and Morgon, two of the better-known areas of Beaujolais.

What We Drank (June 30, 2009) 2009