Chateau Thivin
Les Griottes de Brulhiè 2023
| Denomination | AOC Cote de Brouilly |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Beaujolais (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Gamay |
| Aging | After pressing, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 7–9 months. |
- Name and vintage: Côte-de-Brouilly AOC 2023, Beaujolais, France
- Grape varieties and alcohol content: Predominantly Gamay with 1–2% Chardonnay, 13.5% vol
- Aromas: cherry, wild strawberry and peony, fresh and fruity bouquet
- Palate: juicy and mineral, lively acidity, refined tannins, light spices
- Vinification and pairings: partially whole cluster, aged in oak for 7–9 months; ideal with cured meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Côte-de-Brouilly “Les Griottes de Brulhié” from Château Thivin is an organic red wine from the Beaujolais region. This blend combines Gamay and Chardonnay grapes, offering a clear and precise aromatic profile. The body, ranging from medium to full, is supported by bright acidity and refined tannins. The bouquet releases aromas of cherry, wild strawberry and peony, leading to a savoury and vibrant sip. The mineral drive defines a fresh finish enriched with delicate spicy nuances, making this glass ideal for pairing with cured meats and light dishes.
Where it comes from
The original plot is located along a steep slope facing south and south-east, ensuring optimal ripening of the fruit. The vines sink their roots into shallow soils resting on blue metadiorite stones, a magmatic rock that imparts decisive energy to the palate. Agricultural management constantly protects the local ecosystem through sustainable practices. The manual harvest allows the best bunches to be selected directly in the vineyard, preserving the integrity of the raw material to create an elegant organic red wine.
How it is produced
The processing takes place in cellars designed to transfer the must by gravity flow, eliminating the use of mechanical pumps and protecting the delicacy of the grapes. The technique of partial whole cluster vinification preserves maximum freshness and the definition of varietal aromas. At the end of fermentation and pressing, the wine matures in oak barrels for a period of seven to nine months. This ageing softens the overall structure without ever compromising its natural and juicy liveliness.
History and Curiosities
This Côte-de-Brouilly from Château Thivin is born from the passion of the Geoffray family, winemakers since 1877. The Gamay grapes, grown on volcanic soils characterised by blue metadiorite stones, are harvested by hand. The vinification, with partially whole bunches, utilises gravity and is completed with 7-9 months of ageing in oak barrels. The result is a wine with a juicy and mineral palate, awarded 95 points by James Suckling. With its elegant aromas of cherry and peony, it enhances charcuterie and light dishes, offering a harmonious liveliness.
Awards
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2023
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2023
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1877
On 8th June 1877, Zaccharie and Marguerite Geoffray acquired Château Thivin and the two hectares of vineyards surrounding the estate (Le Clos).
Each subsequent generation would contribute new plots of land to the estate and develop the cultivation and winemaking methods. Today, the fifth and sixth generations of the Geoffray family run this small family business, work the estate's vineyards and vinify each wine, respecting the terroir of origin as the seasons change.
Today, Claude Vincent is happy and proud to take his three grandchildren, Tobias, Nicolas and Florina, into the vineyards and cellar to initiate them into the secrets of the trade and give them a taste of working the land. Read more
| Name | Chateau Thivin Les Griottes de Brulhie 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Cote de Brouilly AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Gamay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Vendor | Chateau Thivin |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Côte-de-Brouilly from Château Thivin is born from the passion of the Geoffray family, winemakers since 1877. The Gamay grapes, grown on volcanic soils characterised by blue metadiorite stones, are harvested by hand. The vinification, with partially whole bunches, utilises gravity and is completed with 7-9 months of ageing in oak barrels. The result is a wine with a juicy and mineral palate, awarded 95 points by James Suckling. With its elegant aromas of cherry and peony, it enhances charcuterie and light dishes, offering a harmonious liveliness. |
| Origin | Beaujolais (Côte-de-Brouilly), France |
| Soil composition | Shallow soil on "blue stones", an igneous rock also called metadiorite. |
| Plants per hectare | 7,000 vines/ha |
| Production technique | Partial whole cluster vinification in hillside cellars using gravity (without pumps or conveyors); pressing and ageing in oak barrels for 7–9 months |
| Wine making | The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and partially vinified as whole bunches in the hillside cellars, making use of the different levels to utilise gravity and avoid pumps or conveyors; after crushing, the wine is pressed and aged in oak barrels for 7–9 months. |
| Aging | After pressing, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 7–9 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |