In the glass
What it pairs with
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Salade de gésiers confits
The firmer structure of this Villages stands up to the rich confit gizzards. -
Terrine de foie de volaille
Chicken liver terrine with structured Villages is a classic Lyonnais opener. -
Époisses jeune
Young Époisses before peak pungency matches the wine's modest structure.
History
Château de Pizay's Beaujolais-Villages is sourced from the estate's lighter-soil parcels outside the Morgon cru, offering an accessible entry to the house style.
- 1988 — Pizay first bottles Beaujolais-Villages as a second label for lighter-soil parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Château de Pizay
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Beaujolais-Villages AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres 5-6 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €13-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988