Château Thivin - Cuvée Zaccharie 2016 (Magnum)
17/20
RVF
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
91+/100
Robert Parker
The Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Zaccharie unfolds in the glass with aromas of crushed blackcurrant, plum, and spices, coated in fairly pronounced new wood, which, for me, is almost distracting. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, spicy and has a firmer structure, clearly marked by the tannins from the wood used during aging. It needs two or three years in the bottle to show its best." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker 2018) A very fine bottle!
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Eye
Beautiful deep red color
Nose
With aromas of very ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruits
Mouth
Round and warm, with lots of spice and a long finish
Serve
At 14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
An excellent wine to accompany a fine cut of beef. It pairs very well with Comté and Beaufort cheeses, as well as goat's cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Château Thivin has begun renovating its vineyard with a focus on soil management. In conversion to organic farming, trellising on the steepest plots, such as La Chapelle, is now the norm. 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 a source of some truly great wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 91+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Zaccharie unfolds in the glass with aromas of crushed blackcurrant, plum, and spices, coated with fairly pronounced new wood, which, for me, is almost distracting. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, spicy and has a firmer structure, clearly marked by the tannins from the wood used during aging. It needs two or three years in the bottle to show its best.
About the estate:
This historic estate continues to be one of the benchmarks for classic Beaujolais wines worthy of their age, and the 2019 vintage is a great success. 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 aging generally in large oak vats—although some small cuvées see a little new wood. A staple of France's finest restaurants—and this writer's table—any 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 successful.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. CYRILLE A. Published on 08/05/2022
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Review and opinion by Mr. FRANCOIS L. Published on 08/09/2018
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