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The vineyards for this wine stretch across 320 hectares of steep, well-exposed slopes on Mont Brouilly. This terroir, composed of blue granite and schist, is uniquely homogeneous within the Beaujolais region. The Gamay grape produces an elegant, full-bodied, and well-balanced wine, developing notes of black fruit and licorice with a subtle hint of minerality. A must-try!
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Eye
a bright red dress with hints of purple
Nose
with aromas of dark fruit and licorice, along with a subtle hint of minerality
Palate
elegant and full-bodied, with a lovely finish and remarkable balance
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2012
Production
13,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur de la charcuterie, un civet de lapin, un gibier à plume, des fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2014 guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)
About the estate:
"Christophe Coquard founded his own wine merchant in 2005. He offers a range of wines covering every appellation in Beaujolais, and more recently, the neighboring Mâconnais region. The labels are beautifully designed, and the prices remain reasonable. The company did not present its 2008 vintages as we had requested, but instead offered the 2009s, which have a more favorable reputation. In this vintage, several crus disappointed us, but the regional appellations were bursting with fruit.”