Fleurie · Beaujolais · France
1996

Fleurie Georges Dubœuf 1996

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The 1996 Fleurie from Georges Dubœuf originates from the Beaujolais region in France. Georges Dubœuf established his trading house in Romanèche-Thorins in 1964 and subsequently became the most influential individual in modern Beaujolais history. He played a pivotal role in making the region internationally visible, turning the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau into a global event. The house works with the entire spectrum of the region's wines, from generic appellations to the ten Cru villages. Following Georges Dubœuf's passing in 2020, the estate is now managed by his son, Franck Dubœuf.This red wine is produced entirely from Gamay, a French grape variety that finds its primary homeland in Beaujolais, as well as in the Loire Valley. The region of Beaujolais, situated south of Burgundy, is characterized by its granite subsoil. The wine comes specifically from Fleurie, which is one of the ten Cru appellations of the area. Located on granite slopes north of Morgon, Fleurie is traditionally recognized for producing wines with a focus on finesse rather than sheer power. The wine holds the Appellation Fleurie Contrôlée classification and was produced and bottled in France with an alcohol volume of 13 percent.
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Fleurie Georges Dubœuf 1996

The 1996 Fleurie from Georges Dubœuf originates from the Beaujolais region in France. Georges Dubœuf established his trading house in Romanèche-Thorins in 1964 and subsequently became the most influential individual in modern Beaujolais history. He played a pivotal role in making the region internationally visible, turning the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau into a global event. The house works with the entire spectrum of the region's wines, from generic appellations to the ten Cru villages. Following Georges Dubœuf's passing in 2020, the estate is now managed by his son, Franck Dubœuf.

This red wine is produced entirely from Gamay, a French grape variety that finds its primary homeland in Beaujolais, as well as in the Loire Valley. The region of Beaujolais, situated south of Burgundy, is characterized by its granite subsoil. The wine comes specifically from Fleurie, which is one of the ten Cru appellations of the area. Located on granite slopes north of Morgon, Fleurie is traditionally recognized for producing wines with a focus on finesse rather than sheer power. The wine holds the Appellation Fleurie Contrôlée classification and was produced and bottled in France with an alcohol volume of 13 percent.

750 ml13%Appellation Fleurie ContrôléeContains sulfites

The history of the wine

Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.

Producer

Georges Dubœuf

The grapes

Grape composition

Gamay

Characteristics Red berries, violet, fresh acidity, light body and soft tannins.
Typical areas Beaujolais, Loire

The area

Fleurie

France

Beaujolais

About the region

Beaujolais south of Burgundy is the homeland of the Gamay grape. The area became world-famous for the young, fruity Beaujolais Nouveau, but the real quality lies in the ten cru villages such as Morgon and Fleurie. The granite subsoil yields juicy, light red wines with fresh acidity and aromas of red berries, flowers and spice. A classic and incredibly food-friendly French red wine region.

The Year in History
1996

When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.

World Events
Den omfattende prøvestopstraktat
CTBT was adopted by the UN General Assembly. It became an important milestone for nuclear restraint.
Fødevaresikkerhedsreformer efter BSE
The BSE crisis accelerated European food safety reforms. It later contributed to stronger consumer protection systems.
Fåret Dolly klones
Dolly the sheep was cloned in Skotland. It became a milestone in biotechnology.
EU forbereder Amsterdam-traktaten
The European governments negotiated reforms that would become the Amsterdam Treaty. The negotiations focused on a more efficient union.
Film & Culture
Trainspotting får premiere
Trainspotting became a defining British film in the 1990s. Its style and soundtrack influenced European youth culture.
Spice Girls debuterer
Spice Girls released Wannabe and became a major European pop phenomenon. Their success shaped 1990s music and fashion.
Den engelske patient får premiere
The film became a major international box office success. It connected European history, romance and war memory.
Wisława Szymborska får Nobelprisen
The Polish poet Wisława Szymborska received the Nobel Prize in Literature. The prize highlighted Central European poetry.
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