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.
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
- 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