Château Thivin - Cuvée Godefroy 2011
Note: Bettane & Desseauve 16.5/20
"Great firmness, more mineral than tannic, lots of character, but it's best to wait a little while for the fruit to return, which will make for a dense and straightforward bottle. " (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2014). This cuvée is always very enjoyable and straightforward, both fruity and deep at the same time...
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Eye
Beautiful ruby red color
Nose
with very fruity aromas
Mouth
powerful and tannic, with great depth
Serve
at 15°C
Open
1/2 hour 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 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.
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