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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Charolais Our pick The Burgundy wine board's top pick for Charolais is Viré-Clessé, a white from outside Beaujolais. A fruity Brouilly, a Gamay cru, also suits the firm, creamy goat paste: its acidity and red fruit lift the hay and hazelnut notes.

How to serve Brouilly

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1676Château de la Chaize estate founded at Odenas
  2. 2017Christophe 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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