Château Thivin - Brouilly Reverdon 2023

At Château Thivin, the oldest wine-growing estate in Mont-Brouilly, there reigns a special atmosphere — that of a château on a human scale where the 6 generations of the Geoffray family have been producing quality wines in the greatest respect for the terroirs. The hand-picking of the grapes and the rather “hands-on” vinification make it possible to obtain authentic wines that reflect their terroir.

The estate’s vineyards are primarily located in the Côte de Brouilly and Brouilly crus, but we also produce Beaujolais White, Rosé, and Effervescent wines from the most magnificent vineyards in Beaujolais.

On a due east-facing 5.5 ha hillside, on a formation of the first foothills of the Massif Central, with a soil of friable pink granite containing little organic matter. Two cadoles (dry-stone huts), one from the 18_th century, testify to the historic nature of this terroir. This is a part of the appellation that we particularly like, for the Granitic purity and its poor soils that give distinctive wines with very elegant fruit aromas.

Vinification in whole bunches in our hillside cellars, whose successive levels allow us to make maximum use of gravity, so as to avoid using either pumps or conveyors for the grapes. Maceration for only 8 days in order to capture all the freshness of the fruit, matured for 7 months in cement vats.

Vinonueva Tasting Notes: A great example of exceptional Beaujolais, from a benchmark producers of wines village of Brouilly. The wine displays fragrant crushed red fruit, and a classic herbaceous character. It is at once elegantly earthy, with have deep fruit presence. The palate follows similarly, with medium body and fine tannins.

“This combines the floral aspect of the appellation with dark and wonderful forest-berry fruit on the velvety, medium-bodied palate. The interplay of supple tannins, juicy fruit and moderate acidity makes this hard to resist. Long, cool and elegant finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.” - 93 Points, James Suckling

“From a site rooted in sand over pink granite, the 2023 Brouilly Reverdon offers vibrant aromas of crushed violet and peony petals, dark cherries and a touch of chocolate spice. Medium to full-bodied, it features a concentration perfectly balanced for the structure of the wine, offering an infusion of fruit, tangy with acidity. With its pillowy texture supported by talc-like, enveloping tannins, the wine leaves a lasting impression of joy and approachability.” - 90 Points, Wine Advocate

Producer: Château Thivin

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Gamay

Appellation: Brouilly

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml