Château Thivin - Cuvée Godefroy 2018
18/20
RVF
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
James Suckling
A single vineyard cuvée from Château Thivin, Godefroy is a locality in the Côte de Brouilly planted with old Gamay vines. It is a powerful, tannic wine with great depth. It displays the very fruity, fine and delicate aromas typical of the appellation, right through to the beautifully persistent finish. A racy and authentic expression of the appellation.
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Eye
Beautiful ruby red color
Nose
Black berries, peony, pepper
Mouth
Full-bodied and rich with imposing, fleshy tannins and a spicy finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Perfect as an accompaniment to a nice cut of beef, as well as a nice cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rating (2020 guide) 17.5/20 (2017 vintage) (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
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 (2020 guide) 18/20 (Vintage 2017) (Great wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17/20 (2017 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated 93/100 (2017 vintage)