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Château Thivin - Clos de Rochebonne White Beaujolais 2023

Château Thivin - Beaujolais blanc Clos de Rochebonne 2023

Beaujolais|White wine|Organic

4.1/5 (7 customers)

16,5+/20

Jancis Robinson

Chardonnay

white flowers

textured

pike quenelles

" Gem !"

Hailing from the “golden stones” region in southern Beaujolais, this cuvée draws all its freshness and aromatic richness from this high-quality clay-limestone soil. “[...] A nose of lemon, apple, and peach. The lively acidity balances the buttery notes from the oak. This wine is quite rich and medium-bodied” (Jancis Robinson 2024)

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Estate

Château Thivin

Vintage

Clos de Rochebonne

Vintage

2023

Designation

Beaujolais

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

This 16th-century vineyard is composed of the famous “golden stones” of this southern Beaujolais region—Jurassic clay-limestone soils—and faces due east.

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Pressing is carried out using a pneumatic press; after a brief cold clarification, the juice from the press is transferred to barrels that have held between 1 and 10 vintages. Fermentation and aging take place on fine lees for 8 months.

Livestock Farming

Aged on fine lees for 8 months in barrels that have held between 1 and 10 vintages

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Gold Dress

Nose

A bouquet of white flowers, citrus fruits, and stone fruits (apricot or mirabelle plum)

Palate

Smooth and mineral, with a long finish

Serve

At 12-14°C

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it as an aperitif or paired with fish from rivers and lakes (pike, trout, zander)...

More information at Château Thivin

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Château Thivin has embarked on a renovation of its vineyard, with a focus on soil management. As part of its transition to organic farming, trellising on the steepest plots—such as La Chapelle—is now the norm. The lineup is extensive: fruit-forward whites and reds, as well as Côte de Brouilly wines (Sept Vignes, Griottes de Brulhié). The magnificent trio of Godefroy, Chapelle, and Zaccharie particularly impressed and moved us this year. A must-visit for wine lovers and a source of truly great wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

This historic estate continues to rank among the benchmarks of classic Beaujolais—a wine that ages gracefully—and the 2019 vintage is a fine success here. As I wrote last year, the Geoffrays have banned herbicides and insecticides from their vineyards and are among the most conscientious growers in the appellation, working toward organic certification. In the cellar, winemaking follows traditional methods, with semi-carbonic maceration and aging generally in large oak casks—though some small cuvées see a bit of new oak. A staple at France’s finest restaurants—and on this writer’s table—all readers unfamiliar with these wines are strongly encouraged to seek them out. This year, the Brouilly Reverdon deserves a special mention, as it is particularly well-made.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5+/20

About the wine:

Moderately lemony. Aromas of lemon, apple, and peach. The lively acidity balances the buttery notes from the oak. This wine is fairly rich and moderately full-bodied.

Customer Rating

4.1/5

based on 7 reviews