In the glass
What it pairs with
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Entrecôte bordelaise
Firm tannin and mineral structure complement bone-marrow-enriched beef. -
Lapin à la moutarde
Structured Gamay supports the mustard-rabbit's savoury tang. -
Reblochon chauffé
Melted alpine cheese yields to the wine's volcanic grip.
How to serve Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie
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. Entrecôte bordelaise, Lapin à la moutarde, Reblochon chauffé. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Named for Pierre Cotton's daughter Mélanie, this cuvée selects the oldest and steepest parcels on the Côte de Brouilly blue-syenite soils. Pierre Cotton farms with organic principles and emphasises low-intervention cellar work.
- 2003 — Cuvée Mélanie first released as a parcel-selection prestige wine at Domaine Pierre Cotton
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pierre Cotton
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Côte de Brouilly AOC
- Oak
- Old Burgundy barrels 8-10 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie
What does Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pierre Cotton's parcel-selection Côte de Brouilly: volcanic-stone mineral tension with blue-fruit concentration and structured, long finish.
When should I drink Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie?
Entrecôte bordelaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lapin à la moutarde and Reblochon chauffé. Firm tannin and mineral structure complement bone-marrow-enriched beef.
What grapes are in Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Côte de Brouilly AOC.