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.
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
- 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