Château Thivin - Côte-de-Brouilly Cuvée Zaccharie 2023
97/100
RVF
17,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
James Suckling
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"A Gamay made for laying down".
A tribute to Zaccharie Geoffray, this cuvée is made from a selection of the best terroirs on plots of old vines. The wine's ambition is clearly evident, reflecting our expertise and precise ageing methods. A hint of toast and then fruit emerge on the nose. Depth and breed punctuate the palate, supported by a touch of acidity, elegant tannins and vibrant sapidity. A wine that should be kept for three to four years, and that will reveal itself over 10 years or more. A very fine bottle!
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Eye
Deep red
Nose
Very ripe fruit fragrances (blackcurrant, blackberry)
Mouth
Round and warm with lots of spice
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
Aerate in advance for recent vintages
Drink before
2033
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairing
The perfect accompaniment to beef in sauce or grilled, Comté or Beaufort cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2025) 95/100 (Vintage 2022)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Stars (Vintage 2022) (Remarkable wine)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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
Wine rated (guide 2025) 97/100 (Vintage 2022)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2024) 17,5+/20 (Vintage 2022)
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100 (Vintage 2022)