2020 AOP Côte de Brouilly
2020 AOP Côte de Brouilly
A beautiful, deep expression of Gamay, from a parcel on the Mt.Brouilly hill (just next to neighbours Pierre Cotton & Marine Bonnet) planted over granite and the famous blue diorite. Long, supple and with real depth.
Cuvée: Côte de Brouilly
Style: Still
Colour: Red
Grapes/Blend: Gamay
ABV: 14.5%
Vintage: 2020
Winemaking: Hand-harvested from a parcel on the Mt Brouilly hill planted over granite and diorite. De-stemmed and macerated with low extraction, aged in barrel for 12 months.
Sulphur: 10mg/l added
Soil: Granite, Diorite
Sylvère Trichard took over his Grandmother’s four hectares of vines near the Beaujolais commune of Blacé in 2012. Working with biodynamic principles in mind, in accordance with the lunar calendar; but not pursuing strict certification. Vines are between 20 to 80 years old and planted on sandy clay soils over granite.