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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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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Steak au poivre
Structured tannin and dark fruit hold up to pepper-sauce richness. -
Poulet en cocotte aux champignons
Earthy finish pairs naturally with chicken in mushroom sauce. -
Époisses
Washed-rind cheese's pungency is tamed by the wine's tannin.
How to serve Brouilly Cuvée Réservée
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. Steak au poivre, Poulet en cocotte aux champignons, Époisses. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cuvée Réservée was introduced as an extended-élevage expression of Château de la Chaize's Brouilly, offering greater structure and ageing potential than the estate classique.
- 2005: Cuvée Réservée first released at Château de la Chaize
Facts
- Producer
- Château de la Chaize · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Brouilly AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres 10 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Brouilly Cuvée Réservée
What does Brouilly Cuvée Réservée taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Château de la Chaize's mid-tier Brouilly, longer-aged and more structured than the classique, with ripe fruit concentration and earthy Brouilly depth.
When should I drink Brouilly Cuvée Réservée?
Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Brouilly Cuvée Réservée?
Steak au poivre is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poulet en cocotte aux champignons and Époisses. Structured tannin and dark fruit hold up to pepper-sauce richness.
What grapes are in Brouilly Cuvée Réservée?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Brouilly AOC.
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