Grapes: 100% Gamay
From: SE. France, Beaujolais.
Description:
Light, minerally, hint of mushroom & earth.
Cote de Brouilly tends to be more concentrated and less earthy than its counterparts.
A surprisingly complex Beaujolais.
Fact:
Technically the beaujolais area is part of Burgundy. (South)
However it is different in that red burgundies are generally 100% Pinot Noir grape and Beaujolais are 100% Gamay.
It also gets a rap for its "Beaujolais Nouveau" which is a mass produced table wine found in all French Bistros.
Good wines from this area also include "Fleurie", "Moulin-A-Vent" Morgon" "Chenas" - Cotes de Brouilly is within the "Brouilly" area.
Food Pairing:
Light red wine but with a bit more body than the Saumur Champigny - good one to suggest if someone wants a light red with fish or white meat. |
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