Château Thivin - Cuvée La Chapelle 2013
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Robert Parker
“The 2013 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée La Chapelle comes from vineyards located at the top of a south-facing hill. It has slightly more intense fruit on the nose than the Cuvée Godefroy, with a more red-fruit profile—red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry. And this cranberry note carries through on the palate, revealing a delicate tannic structure and a lovely finish with notes of cherry and minerality. Who said Beaujolais lacks elegance?” (Wine Advocate 2015 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
a deep red color with bluish highlights
Nose
with hints of wild strawberries and aromas of blueberries
Palate
A clean, crisp attack on the palate, lovely fruity fullness, and a spicy finish
Serve
at 14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2022
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with a rib of beef, Lyon-style cuisine, goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A true embodiment of the blue rock—mineral-like and upright.
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 the norm. The lineup 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
Wine rated (2015 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2013 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée La Chapelle comes from vineyards located at the top of a south-facing hill. It displays slightly more intense fruit on the nose than the Godefroy cuvée, with a more red fruit-forward style—red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry. And that cranberry note carries through on the palate, revealing a delicate tannic structure and a lovely finish with notes of cherry and minerality. Who said Beaujolais couldn’t be elegant?
About the estate:
This historic estate continues to rank among the benchmarks of classic Beaujolais—a wine that stands the test of time—and the 2019 vintage is a fine success here. 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 follows traditional methods, with semi-carbonic maceration and aging generally in large oak casks—though some small cuvées see a bit of new oak. A staple at France’s finest restaurants—and on this writer’s table—all 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 well-made.