What it pairs with
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Steamed mussels in white wine
Light-bodied, floral Chiroubles is one of the few reds that suits shellfish. -
Grilled trout almondine
Delicate river fish matches the feather-light body of high-altitude Chiroubles. -
Crottins de Chavignol goat cheese
Floral, light Gamay and goat cheese is a classic Loire valley-inspired pairing.
History
Coquelet expanded into the high-altitude Chiroubles appellation, reflecting his interest in the range of terroirs across the northern Beaujolais crus.
- 2014 — First Chiroubles cuvee from Coquelet
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Damien Coquelet
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Chiroubles AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres, minimal intervention
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)