About this wine
Grown on Mont Brouilly's blue volcanic and metamorphic rock, locally called 'pierres bleues', this cuvée channels the mountain's ancient geology into a wine of sweet spice, licorice and ripe black fruit, with a full, generous palate and persistent finish.
Spicier and more powerful than neighboring Brouilly — a step up in intensity for curious drinkers.
Sommelier's Note
"Mont Brouilly's blue volcanic rock gives this wine a spicier, more brooding character than its flatland neighbor — Côte de Brouilly at its most distinctive."
Food Pairings
Excellent with duck confit, spiced sausages, and dishes featuring black pepper or licorice-forward spices; also good with mature cheeses.
When to drink it
Autumn and winter dinners, spiced meat dishes, cellar gifts
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Gamay
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥3,200-4,800 (estimated — converted from the domaine's French cellar-door price of approx. €13-15; actual Japan retail pricing may differ)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Gamay noir à jus blanc, hand-harvested from the blue volcanic and metamorphic rock ('pierres bleues') of Mont Brouilly, which allows vine roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are 'pierres bleues'?
- They are the blue-tinted volcanic and metamorphic rocks (porphyres bleus) that make up Mont Brouilly, giving the cru its name and its distinctive mineral character.
- How does Côte de Brouilly differ from Brouilly?
- Côte de Brouilly is a smaller cru confined to the steep slopes of Mont Brouilly itself, with blue volcanic rock, while Brouilly spreads across flatter land in six surrounding communes with granitic scree soils.
- What flavors should I expect?
- Sweet spice, licorice, and ripe black fruit aromas with a full, generous palate and a notably persistent finish.
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