Les Crus du Beaujolais Brouilly Pierreux

Brouilly is the southernmost of the Beaujolais Crus, it is situated in the heart of the winemaking region and has a very Beaujolais character. Therefore, it is a friendly wine, easy to place in all circumstances. Our plot, located at the foot of Mont Brouilly, consists of granite scree following the erosion of this hill. This gives this wine a straight and pure structure on the palate.

Personality of the cuvee

The acquisition of this plot in 2007 took on a family feel, as it was here that Martine’s grandmother was born and spent her youth. The latter’s father was a winegrower at the Château de Pierreux.

From the vine to the glass

Grape variety: Gamay - Cordon de Royat pruning - 5,000 vines / hectare. Southern exposure.
The soil consists of granite scree following the erosion of Mont Brouilly and gives a mineral side to this wine. The name Pierreux certainly comes from the word “pierres” (stones), illustrating the make-up of the soil. The colours of the stones are dark and some are blue.
Sustainable agriculture, manual harvest at full maturity.
Vinification: traditional for Beaujolais: half-carbonic maceration with two pump-overs per day, 10 to 12 days of maceration in concrete tanks, no chaptalization neither yeasting, minimum of SO2.

Food and wine pairings

As a Beaujolais, Brouilly has the advantage of being the perfect partner to a multitude of dishes. Originalities: on a gazpacho, a quail with truffles or an oxtail risotto, meat accompanied by a Provençal tian.