In the glass

Light-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Côtelettes de porc grillées
    Fresh cherry Gamay is a classic accompaniment to grilled pork chops.
  • Salade lyonnaise
    The wine's bright acidity and light body complement the classic Lyon egg-and-bacon salad.
  • Fromage de vache fermier
    Light natural Gamay pairs with a simple farmhouse cow's milk cheese.

History

Pacalet's Brouilly is sourced from organically farmed growers at the base of Mont Brouilly, vinified naturally in his Villié-Morgon cellars.

  1. 2006 — Brouilly first added to Pacalet's natural négociant portfolio

Facts

Producer
Domaine Christophe Pacalet
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Brouilly AOC
Oak
Old barrels 8 months, no sulphur
ABV
12.5%
Price
€16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
2006
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Tags

dry gamay high acid light body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood funky occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with charcuterie pairs with pork pairs with soft cheese price trade up still red vegan
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