It is the archetype of a granitic cru with over 90% of its soils originating from pink granite. The Fleurie massif consists of large-crystal granite.
At the foot of the Chapelle de la Madone, in the high-sloping areas, a soil skeleton peeks through the weathered parent rocks, in which the vines have to cling, inserting their roots into the slightest crack.
Beyond the village, to the east, the soils enriched by rain alluvium from above are deeper because they contain more clay.
At the foot of the Chapelle de la Madone, in the high-sloping areas, a soil skeleton peeks through the weathered parent rocks, in which the vines have to cling, inserting their roots into the slightest crack.
Beyond the village, to the east, the soils enriched by rain alluvium from above are deeper because they contain more clay.
The soils composed of pink granite produce bright, fruity and fine wines.
