Côte De Brouilly, Beaujolais
Château Thivin
Cuvée La Chapelle Côte de Brouilly Gamay 2022
Apropos, the vines for “La Chapelle” are adjacent to the chapel perched at the very top of the Mont Brouilly where it is quite dry and the soil is very poor. The vineyard is also remarkably steep making manual harvest essential.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Fairly consistent throughout but I felt it was most enjoyable on Day 2 and 3. The 2022 “La Chapelle” pours a deep ruby/purple color; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is youthful and fresh with beautiful notes of tart blackberries, red plum, wet stone, a combination of red and purple flowers, licorice, dried green herbs, some wood varnish. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and has a stiff spine of minerals. This is a cerebral wine compared to “Godefroy” (which is almost quaffable in comparison). Drinking well now to enjoy its freshness but will undoubtedly drink well through 2037+. Thanks for the assist @Lyle Fass — 2 months ago
Nicole Chanrion
Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes Côte-de-Brouilly Gamay 2022
Crisp acidity, and layers of bright red fruit. Very food friendly. — 15 days ago
Château Thivin
Cuvée Zaccharie Côte de Brouilly Gamay
2021 vintage — 16 days ago
Château Thivin
Cuvée Godefroy Côte de Brouilly Gamay 2022
The Godefroy lieu-dit sits below the Brouilly hill, to the east. The vines here are very old; some over a century!
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Fairly consistent throughout. The 2022 “Godefroy” pours a deep ruby/purple color; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with perfumed notes of ripe strawberries, Rainier cherry, red plum, forest floor, and red flowers. There’s also a slight funky note, a sort of mushroom thing that I really liked. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+; almost chewy. Compared to the “La Chapelle” from earlier in the week, Godefroy is rounder; a bit more fun, flirty and funky whereas “La Chapelle” is darker fruited, more chiseled; stony and sexy. Drinking well now and through 2037+. Thanks for the assist @Lyle Fass — 2 months ago
Steve Holl
Fruit forward. Like a nice Pinot noir. From Kermit lynch. — 4 days ago