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Domaine Du Pavillon Chavannes Cote De Brouilly 750ml
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This 100% Gamay is the domaine's most ageworthy Beaujolais, from vines grown on steep granite slopes. Aged in foudre, it's said to be a favorite at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, thus the name"Cuvée des Ambassades. " The familiar label design is shared with Chateau Thivin. However, after the initial fermentation, in epoxy-lined concrete tanks, this is racked into very large, very old wood barrels (some dating back the 150+ years the domaine has been in existence) to round the tannins a bit, without imparting any new oak notes. The combination of high, steep vineyards and the mixture of deomposed granite and diorite (a blue igneous rock) leads to problems of erosion, but wonderful drainage. The result is a fine and focused wine with the characteristic gunflint nose this appellation is known for, a lovely spice on the palate, and lots of concentration without weightiness. Well done! The Côte de Brouilly is one of Beaujolais's smallest crus, with only 1. 3 square miles of area, known for wines of focus, energy and drive. (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer, 01/2015) Thw 2013 vintage earned 92 points RJonWine. com: "Medium dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; appealing, bright, red currant, dried red berry nose; tasty, ripe red currant, tart red berry, dried berry, mineral palate; medium-plus finish (highest and steepest vineyards in appellation of Mont Brouilly). "
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| Size: | 750 ml |
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| Distributed by: | CDT |
