Cuvée Confidentielle 2009 - Wine

Appellation

Brouilly - Cru du Beaujolais

Varietal

100 % Gamay

Estate vines

7.5 ha

Average Vine Age

50 years

Soil composition

Granite and Schist

Pruning

Gobelet

Harvest

Manual

Density of Vines

10 000 vines/ha

Average yield

40-50 hl/ha

Description

Six villages have the privilege of sharing this subtle and enchanting cru, considered the darling of Parisian brasseries. The most southerly of all the Beaujolais crus, Brouilly has good colour, backbone and is full-bodied revealing aromas of plums and peaches. Appellation size: 1 328 ha

Winemaking

Traditional vinification with controlled temperature.

Tasting note

The concentration of this 2009 Cru is exceptional and proof of this concentration is revealed by the intense colour of ruby red. On the nose, red fruit aromas mix with more complex floral notes and a touch of spice. The roundness in the mouth is very pleasant and the tannins are silky. Those fruit aromas dominate in the mouth, and then liquorice and tabacco flavours reveal themselves to complete the aromatic pallet. This wine has lovely length.

Suggested food pairings

Bold cheeses, T-bone steak or ribeyes, barbequed red meats, charcuterie and refined hors d'oeuvres.

Serving temperature

Between 12 & 14°C