Château Thivin - Brouilly Reverdon 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Château Thivin is currently renovating its vineyards, with a focus on soil management. In organic conversion, trellising on the steepest plots, such as La Chapelle, is now the rule. The range is wide: fruity whites and reds, Côte de Brouilly (Sept Vignes, Griottes de Brulhié). The magnificent trio of Godefroy, Chapelle and Zaccharie particularly impressed and moved us this year. A priority for wine lovers and an address for great wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

Grown on sandy pink granite soil, Brouilly Reverdon 2023 offers vibrant aromas of crushed violet and peony petals, black cherries, and a hint of chocolate spice. Medium to full-bodied, it has a perfectly balanced concentration for the wine's structure, offering a fruity, tangy, and tart infusion. With its mellow texture supported by enveloping, talc-like tannins, the wine leaves a lasting impression of joy and accessibility.

About the domain :

This historic estate continues to set the standard for classic Beaujolais cru worthy of its age, and the 2019 vintage is a great success here. As I wrote last year, the Geoffrays have banned herbicides and insecticides from their vineyards and are among the most conscientious farmers in the appellation, working towards organic certification. In the cellar, vinification is traditional, with semi-carbonic maceration and ageing generally in tuns - although some smaller cuvées see a little new wood. A staple of France's finest restaurants - and this writer's table - all readers unfamiliar with these wines are urged to seek them out. This year, the Brouilly Reverdon deserves a special mention, as it's a particularly fine wine.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

James Suckling

About the wine:

This wine combines the characteristic floral notes of the appellation with wonderful aromas of black forest fruits, all on a velvety, medium-bodied palate. The interplay between supple tannins, juicy fruit, and moderate acidity makes this wine irresistible. Long, fresh, and elegant finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.