Côte de Brouilly
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Volcanic terroir producing elegant, mineral-driven Gamay.
About Côte de Brouilly
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Côte de Brouilly is a prestigious Cru Beaujolais appellation located on the slopes of Mont Brouilly. Unlike the surrounding Brouilly appellation, which covers the flatter plains, Côte de Brouilly is restricted to the steep, volcanic slopes of the hill itself. The soil is primarily composed of diorite, a blue-hued volcanic rock often referred to as 'pierre bleue'. This unique terroir imparts a distinct mineral character, structure, and depth to the Gamay grapes. The wines are known for their elegance, vibrant red fruit aromas, and a firm tannic backbone that gives them better aging potential than many other Beaujolais Crus. It is a small, highly respected appellation that represents the pinnacle of terroir-driven winemaking in the region.
Best for
Wine enthusiasts seeking refined, terroir-expressive red wines.
Food Pairings
Roasted poultry, charcuterie, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto.
Producers
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Château des Ravatys
Château des Ravatys is a wine estate in Saint-Lager, in the Beaujolais, with vines in the Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly appellations on the slopes of Mont Brouilly. The vines are mostly Côte de Brouilly. The château receives visitors for cellar tours and tastings, and also hosts private and corporate events in its orangery.
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Domaine Baron de l'Écluse
Domaine Baron de l'Écluse is a family wine estate on Montée de l'Écluse in Odenas, in the Beaujolais, with vines on the southeast slopes of Mont Brouilly. Jean-François Pegaz, an oenologist, took over the estate in 2015 after his uncle. The estate makes Côte de Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages, including the Côte de Brouilly cuvées Les Garances and Vieilles Vignes, and also Brouilly.
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Domaine Benoît Trichard
Located in Odenas, in the heart of the Beaujolais region, Domaine Benoît Trichard is a family-run estate founded in 1951 by Benoît Trichard. Currently managed by his sons, brothers Michel and Pierre Trichard, the estate spans approximately 11 hectares, with vineyards situated in the Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, and Moulin-à-Vent appellations. They practice sustainable viticulture (Terra Vitis certified), with hand harvesting and temperature-controlled vinification, producing classic, terroir-driven Gamay wines that balance traditional winemaking with modern precision. Their wines are celebrated for their elegance, fruit-forward character, and ability to pair beautifully with a variety of dishes.
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Domaine Chevalier-Métrat
Domaine Chevalier-Métrat is a family wine estate at 374 chemin du Roux in Odenas, on the southern slope of the Brouilly hill, in the Beaujolais. Michel Chevalier farmed the estate from 1956, and his daughter Marie-Noëlle and her husband Sylvain Métrat acquired it in 1987. The estate makes Côte de Brouilly, Brouilly and Beaujolais, and receives visitors for tastings and sales.
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Domaine Laurent Matray
Domaine Laurent Matray, written Domaine Laurent Martray on its labels and in the trade, is a wine estate at 749 route du Mont Brouilly in Odenas, in the Beaujolais, near Château Thivin. Laurent Martray makes Brouilly, including the cuvées Corentin and La Folie, and Côte de Brouilly from vines on Mont Brouilly.
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Domaine Les Roches Bleues
Located in the village of Odenas on the slopes of Mont Brouilly, Domaine Les Roches Bleues takes its name from the 'Pierre Bleue' (blue diorite) soil that defines this volcanic terroir. Long run by Christiane and Dominique Lacondemine, the family estate was taken over from 2020 by their son-in-law Jonathan Buisson, who launched the organic conversion of its roughly 10 hectares of Gamay vines spread across Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly. The volcanic rock imparts a distinct mineral tension and depth, yielding wines that are both elegant and structured, reflecting the essence of the Côte de Brouilly.
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Domaine Rochette
Domaine Rochette is a family wine estate at 460 route du Chalet in Régnié-Durette, in the Beaujolais. The Rochette family farms vines in several Beaujolais crus, including Côte de Brouilly, whose vineyards sit on granite and schist soils on the slopes of Mont Brouilly. The estate also makes Morgon, Régnié and Beaujolais-Villages, and offers tastings and on-site sales.
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Domaine du Château de la Valette
Domaine du Château de la Valette is a wine estate at 21 route de Saint-Georges in Charentay, in the Beaujolais, at the foot of Mont Brouilly. It makes Beaujolais wines including Brouilly, and sells them through an online shop and at the estate by appointment.
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Emmanuel Fellot
Emmanuel Fellot is a family wine estate at 1051 chemin de Pierre-Filant in Rivolet, at the border of Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages. The family has lived on the estate for nearly two centuries, and Emmanuel Fellot has run it since 1991. The estate makes Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and Côte de Brouilly, and plants Chardonnay for its white wines.
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Nicole Chanrion
Located in the heart of Côte de Brouilly, Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes is helmed by Nicole Chanrion, a highly respected vigneronne often called 'La Patronne.' Since 1988, she has single-handedly managed 6.5 hectares of vineyards, focusing on traditional Beaujolais winemaking. Her wines are celebrated for their elegance, depth, and authentic expression of the volcanic terroir. With a reputation for consistency and quality, her wines are imported by Kermit Lynch, marking them as benchmarks for the region. Recent developments indicate a transition toward the next generation to preserve the estate's legacy.
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www.vignoble-chanrion.com
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Côte de Brouilly different from Brouilly?
- Côte de Brouilly is exclusively sourced from the volcanic slopes of Mont Brouilly, whereas Brouilly covers a much larger area including the surrounding plains.
- What is the primary soil type in Côte de Brouilly?
- The primary soil type is diorite, a blue volcanic rock known locally as 'pierre bleue' (blue stone), which gives the wines their signature minerality.
- What grape variety is used in Côte de Brouilly?
- Like all Beaujolais Crus, Côte de Brouilly is made almost entirely from Gamay, which here shows unusual structure and mineral depth thanks to the volcanic slopes.
- Can Côte de Brouilly wines age?
- Yes. Thanks to their firm structure and minerality, good examples can age for five to ten years, developing spicy and earthy complexity while keeping fresh fruit.