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.
How to serve Chiroubles
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. Steamed mussels in white wine, Grilled trout almondine, Crottins de Chavignol goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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)
Frequently asked about Chiroubles
When should I drink Chiroubles?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chiroubles?
Steamed mussels in white wine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled trout almondine and Crottins de Chavignol goat cheese. Light-bodied, floral Chiroubles is one of the few reds that suits shellfish.
Is Chiroubles vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Chiroubles?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Chiroubles AOC.