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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Magret de canard aux baies sauvages
The wine's dark fruit and firm tannin are a natural partner for duck with wild berries. -
Carré d'agneau rôti
Structured Côte de Brouilly holds up to rack of lamb at the table. -
Cantal entre-deux
Medium-aged Cantal finds structure against the wine's firm, volcanic tannin.
How to serve Côte de 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. Magret de canard aux baies sauvages, Carré d'agneau rôti, Cantal entre-deux. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jean-Paul Brun extended the Terres Dorées range to include Côte de Brouilly as his cru expression, sourced from organic growers on Mont Brouilly.
- 2002: Terres Dorées Côte de Brouilly first released
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Côte de Brouilly AOC
- Oak
- Old Burgundy barrels 8 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Côte de Brouilly
What does Côte de Brouilly taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Terres Dorées' Côte de Brouilly from Mont Brouilly: volcanic-mineral depth with dark cherry concentration and the firm, structured grip of the appellation's blue-syenite soils.
When should I drink Côte de Brouilly?
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?
Magret de canard aux baies sauvages is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Carré d'agneau rôti and Cantal entre-deux. The wine's dark fruit and firm tannin are a natural partner for duck with wild berries.
Is Côte de Brouilly 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 Côte de Brouilly?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Côte de Brouilly AOC.
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