Joseph Drouhin Brouilly 2016
RM121.50
Grape Variety:
Gamay
Tasting Note:
“An elegant Beaujolais: intense ruby-red colour; on the nose, aromas of violet, lilac, sometimes blackberry and cranberry. Supple tannins, with lively acidity. On the palate, the wine leaves a pleasant note of wild berries”.
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Description
Vineyard
Site: the northernmost Cru of Beaujolais, Brouilly is also one of the most famous and largest. The vines are planted on steep slopes.
History & Tradition: from a distance, Mont Brouilly looks like a volcano. There is a small chapel at the top. It was built in 1857 to place the vineyard under the protection of the Virgin Mary.
Soil: varied, from granite to alluvial sediment.
Viticulture
Density: 9 000 vines/ha, to check the strength of the varietal.
Pruning: Gobelet method (Goblet pruning), very short, to control yield.
Vinification
Harvesting: by hand.
Method: traditional for Beaujolais; semi-carbonic maceration, full bunches of grapes.
Maceration: 4 to 10 days.
Ageing: stainless steel vat.
Serving
Temperature: 15°C (57°F).
Cellaring: 2 to 6 years.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
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