In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, strawberry, peony, light mineral
Palate: fresh cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, cranberry
Thivin's Brouilly from the Reverdon lieu-dit at the base of Mont Brouilly: lighter-soiled, fruit-forward Gamay with bright acidity and gentle tannin.
What it pairs with
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Salade lyonnaise
High acidity and light body complement egg and lardons without overwhelm. -
Volaille en sauce crème
Soft cherry fruit balances rich cream poultry sauce. -
Chèvre frais
Light, fresh Gamay is a natural partner for young goat's cheese.
How to serve Brouilly Reverdon
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. Salade lyonnaise, Volaille en sauce crème, Chèvre frais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Reverdon lieu-dit sits on the flatter granite soils at the edge of the Brouilly appellation where Château Thivin holds parcels distinct from their Côte de Brouilly hilltop terroir.
- 1998 — Reverdon first bottled separately to differentiate Brouilly from Côte de Brouilly fruit
Facts
- Producer
- Château Thivin
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Brouilly AOC
- Oak
- Aged in old oak foudres 6 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €15-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Brouilly Reverdon
What does Brouilly Reverdon taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, strawberry, peony, light mineral. On the palate, fresh cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, cranberry. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Thivin's Brouilly from the Reverdon lieu-dit at the base of Mont Brouilly: lighter-soiled, fruit-forward Gamay with bright acidity and gentle tannin.
When should I drink Brouilly Reverdon?
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 Reverdon?
Salade lyonnaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Volaille en sauce crème and Chèvre frais. High acidity and light body complement egg and lardons without overwhelm.
What grapes are in Brouilly Reverdon?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Brouilly AOC.