{"product_id":"chateau-thivin-cote-de-brouilly-la-chapelle-2024","title":"Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly La Chapelle 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCôte de Brouilly La Chapelle from Château Thivin is a still red wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eGamay Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, originating from the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Brouilly\u003c\/strong\u003e area in \u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it releases clear aromas of wild strawberries, blueberries and violets, followed by spicy nuances. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003etaut and vibrant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by \u003cstrong\u003ecompact tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that imparts a pleasant salinity to the persistent finish. If allowed to breathe for about an hour, it pairs perfectly with Lyonnaise cuisine and poultry dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow at the top of Mont Brouilly, in a \u003cstrong\u003esouth-facing plot\u003c\/strong\u003e with steep slopes. The dry, rocky soil is composed of metamorphic blue diorite, a geological formation that gives the wine its characteristic savoury imprint. The \u003cstrong\u003eGamay Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e vines, with an average age of sixty years, are cultivated using the \u003cstrong\u003egobelet training system\u003c\/strong\u003e and are planted at high density. Vineyard management promotes \u003cstrong\u003ebiodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e through grassing and the sowing of floral species, practices that preserve the natural balance and vitality of the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting is done by hand to ensure maximum integrity of the bunches. In the winery, \u003cstrong\u003ewhole bunch fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e or partial destemming is followed by a maceration of about fifteen days, for optimal extraction of phenolic and aromatic components. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e until the beginning of the following summer. This ageing process smooths the tannic texture and ensures great \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the freshness of the \u003cstrong\u003eGamay Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e and the mineral energy typical of its terroir of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Côte de Brouilly “La Chapelle” 2023 from Château Thivin comes from \u003cstrong\u003esixty-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e located at the summit of Mont Brouilly. This elegant Gamay Noir draws its vigour from the steep slopes and a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e of blue diorite. The meticulous manual harvest and maturation in oak barrels define its complex and persistent structure. In the glass, it releases vibrant aromas of red fruits combined with a pronounced minerality, offering a memorable tasting experience, awarded a \u003cstrong\u003escore of 95 by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Thivin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505453412523,"sku":"63211","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/chateau-thivin-cote-de-brouilly-la-chapelle-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}