Château des Ravatys
Côte de Brouilly Gamay
Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
This is the Brouilly (not Côte) “Les Marquisats” cuvée.
The nose is outgoing, with deep, ripe, almost jammy dark cherry. There’s also some crushed granite and, unusually, a note of bakers’ chocolate. These all carry through in the mouth. It’s rich, the texture is luxurious, but the acids are a bit low for my traditionalist taste. But that’s what nature handed them in the hot 2020 vintage. A little of the 14% alcohol peaks through in the finish.
This is the Brouilly (not Côte) “Les Marquisats” cuvée.
The nose is outgoing, with deep, ripe, almost jammy dark cherry. There’s also some crushed granite and, unusually, a note of bakers’ chocolate. These all carry through in the mouth. It’s rich, the texture is luxurious, but the acids are a bit low for my traditionalist taste. But that’s what nature handed them in the hot 2020 vintage. A little of the 14% alcohol peaks through in the finish.
It’s not without character (cherry fruit forward with cinnamon spice), it’s SO light that it’s difficult to rate it as a “real” Beaujolais. I appreciate the craftsmanship, but this is not for me. My wife really liked it.
It’s not without character (cherry fruit forward with cinnamon spice), it’s SO light that it’s difficult to rate it as a “real” Beaujolais. I appreciate the craftsmanship, but this is not for me. My wife really liked it.
Aug 30th, 2021
Dry wine vineyard . The best. Poor rem
Dry wine vineyard . The best. Poor rem
May 15th, 2021
