Chateau de Pierreux, Brouilly, Beaujolais, France, 2014

About The Producer

Pierreux is located at the heart of Brouilly - geographically the widest-ranging of the Beaujolais crus. The Beaujolais region, pressing up against the foothills of the Massif Central, overlooks the Saone river plain between Macon and Lyon. The vines of the Beaujolais vineyards, with their undulating relief, are characterised by very dense plantation and exposure to all four points of the compass. Pierreux is no exception to this rule. Here, in shallow, highly absorbent sandy soil consisting of pink granite dotted with blue porphyry stones (hurled out several million years ago by the Brouilly volcano), Gamay vines grow in solitary splendour.

Environmentally friendly growing techniques are used and the soil is turned so as to minimize the use of herbicides. Horses are used to work the narrowest and least accessible rows.

Grape / Blend

100% Gamay

Origin
Beaujolais,  France

Tasting Notes

"Brilliant color with deep purple nuances. Fine, elegant nose with floral notes (iris, violet and peony). Soft and round on the palate with lovely length revealing floral and dark berry flavors (blueberry, blackcurrant…)"


Product size: 750ml