Wine Tasting and Tour of Château des Ravatys
Discover the history of Château des Ravatys and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the place. You will be guided through our vineyards, our cellars, and a w...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Rôti de porc aux herbes
Medium-weight Gamay pairs naturally with roast pork and herbes de Provence. -
Magret de canard au miel
The wine's red-fruit sweetness mirrors honey-glazed duck breast. -
Brie de Meaux
Mild tannin and ripe fruit complement the creamy, mild brie.
How to serve Brouilly
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rôti de porc aux herbes, Magret de canard au miel, Brie de Meaux. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Château de la Chaize is one of Brouilly's largest and oldest estates, with a 17th-century château and 225 hectares under vine designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Christophe Gruy purchased the estate in 2017 and modernised the cellar.
- 1676: Château de la Chaize estate founded at Odenas
- 2017: Christophe Gruy purchases and begins renovation of the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Château de la Chaize · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Brouilly AOC
- Oak
- Large oak foudres 6 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Brouilly
What does Brouilly taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Château de la Chaize's estate Brouilly from its historic 220-hectare Odenas property: full-flavoured, traditionally structured Gamay with ripe red fruit and reliable house style.
When should I drink Brouilly?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Brouilly?
Rôti de porc aux herbes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Magret de canard au miel and Brie de Meaux. Medium-weight Gamay pairs naturally with roast pork and herbes de Provence.
What grapes are in Brouilly?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Brouilly AOC.
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