Château Thivin - Cuvée Godefroy 2011
Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20
“Great structure, more mineral than tannic, with plenty of character, but it’s best to wait a while for the fruit to come through; this will result in a dense, well-structured wine. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2014). Always a pleasure to drink and refreshingly honest, this cuvée is both fruity and deep...
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Eye
Beautiful ruby-red color
Nose
with very fruity aromas
Palate
powerful and tannic, with great depth
Serve
at 15°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Perfect as an accompaniment to a nice cut of beef, as well as a nice cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Château Thivin has embarked on a renovation of its vineyard, with a focus on soil management. As part of its transition to organic farming, trellising on the steepest plots—such as La Chapelle—is now standard practice. The range is extensive: fruit-forward whites and reds, as well as Côte de Brouilly wines (Sept Vignes, Griottes de Brulhié). The magnificent trio of Godefroy, Chapelle, and Zaccharie particularly impressed and moved us this year. A must-visit for wine lovers and a source of 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 remains a benchmark for classic Beaujolais—a wine that ages gracefully—and the 2019 vintage is a fine example of this. As I wrote last year, the Geoffrays have banned herbicides and insecticides from their vineyards and are among the most conscientious growers in the appellation, working toward organic certification. In the cellar, winemaking is traditional, with semi-carbonic maceration and aging generally in large oak casks—though some small cuvées see a bit of new oak. A staple of France’s finest restaurants—and this writer’s table—all readers unfamiliar with these wines are strongly encouraged to seek them out. This year, the Brouilly Reverdon deserves special mention, as it is particularly successful.
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