In the glass
What it pairs with
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Salade niçoise
Fresh, light Gamay echoes the salad's tuna and bright vinaigrette. -
Quiche lorraine
Bright acidity and light body match the egg-cream pastry. -
Saint-nectaire
The mild volcanic cheese is complemented by light, fresh Gamay.
How to serve Brouilly
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 niçoise, Quiche lorraine, Saint-nectaire. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Voûte des Crozes' straightforward Brouilly from sandy granite soils at the base of the Mont Brouilly hill, crafted for immediate enjoyment.
- 1995 — First estate-bottled Brouilly at Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Brouilly AOC
- Oak
- Old oak barrels 5-6 months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Brouilly
What does Brouilly taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a short finish. Voûte des Crozes' lighter-soiled Brouilly: fresh strawberry and peony aromas, low tannin and bright acidity for early, easy drinking.
When should I drink Brouilly?
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 Brouilly?
Salade niçoise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quiche lorraine and Saint-nectaire. Fresh, light Gamay echoes the salad's tuna and bright vinaigrette.
What grapes are in Brouilly?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Brouilly AOC.