Château de La Chaize
Brouilly 2023
A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château, this flagship cuvée stands as the epitome of the estate’s excellence. Each parcel undergoes individual vinification, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and preserving its unique qualities. Representing the essence of the Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, renowned for its deep granite soil ideal for Gamay grapes, this wine captivates with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, embodying the essence of its terroir with unparalleled finesse.
VINEYARD
The vines, with an average age of 30 years, thrive at elevations ranging from 650 to 1,500 feet. Positioned at such heights, they enjoy optimal conditions for growth, benefiting from ample sunlight and optimal soil drainage. This unique combination of altitude and maturity imparts depth and complexity to the grapes, enriching the character of the wines produced. The soil is made of deep granite.
WINEMAKING
Each plot is vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, using semi-carbonic maceration and 10% whole cluster inclusion. Pump-overs are used in place of punch-downs to preserve fruit vibrancy and freshness. The wine then matures for six months, split equally between concrete vats and large oak foudres.
VINTAGE
2023 was a generous and rewarding year in Brouilly. A mild start to the year gave way to ideal flowering conditions in early June, setting up a healthy, abundant crop. July was hot and dry, while August alternated between heat and rain, maintaining freshness and preventing excessive sugar accumulation. A late-August heatwave accelerated ripening rapidly, and producers who harvested promptly before mid-September rains captured fruit of exceptional quality. The wines are ripe and round, with a firm tannic core, vivid berry fruit, and an electric freshness.
TASTING NOTE
The wine offers captivating aromas of blackberry and blueberry, complemented by subtle toasted notes. Its smooth and silky tannins provide a refined mouthfeel, ensuring a satisfying and lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Charcuterie and cheese platters, poultry, grilled or roasted vegetables, seafood, and char-grilled meats
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Gamay
Alcohol
13%
Suggested Retail Price
$28
Reviews
James Suckling - "This barely medium-bodied Brouilly is all about elegance and precision. Generous redcurrant and wild-blackberry fruit but not the slightest bit loud. Also wildflower aromas. The gentle tannins build very nicely in the surprisingly long, velvety finish. From organically grown grapes. A cuvee of wines from two parcels at the bottom of the slope. Matured for nine months in large oak vats."
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