Château de CorcellesVieilles Vignes Brouilly
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Brouilly from the Château de Corcelles
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Brouilly of Château de Corcelles in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Brouilly
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Brouilly
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Brouilly
The Vieilles Vignes Brouilly of Château de Corcelles matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of fideuà (paella with pasta and fish), veal cutlets with savoy tomme or quiche without pastry.
Details and technical informations about Château de Corcelles's Vieilles Vignes Brouilly.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Gamay is a Burgundian grape variety that has existed since the 14th century. For fear of competition with the pinot noir of Burgundy, gamay was finally uprooted and planted in the Beaujolais region, from Mâcon to Lyon. These siliceous and granitic soils suit it perfectly, and it gives its best here. But it is also planted all over France, such as in Lorraine, in the Loire Valley, in Bugey, in Savoie and in Auvergne. Gamay is early and very productive and needs to be limited so that quality prevails over quantity. Short winter pruning of the shoots and high density of vines per hectare are the methods that allow it to produce very fruity, fresh and greedy red wines. Gamay is also very popular in red wine futures, and produces wines from the Beaujolais region with very interesting character and ageing potential. The AOCs Crémant-de-Bourgogne, Mâcon, Anjou, Touraine, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Côtes-d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Bugey, Gaillac, Côtes du Luberon... and many vins de pays are proud of it. Today, about 36,000 hectares of Gamay are cultivated in France, including 22,000 hectares in Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Brouilly from Château de Corcelles are 2017, 2018
Informations about the Château de Corcelles
The Château de Corcelles is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Brouilly to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Brouilly
Largest Beaujolais cru (1,300 ha) fanning out at the foot of Mont Brouilly (UNESCO Geopark). Signature Gamay noir: fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, peony and a mineral touch, supple tannins and a moreish palate — the most convivial expression of Beaujolais, to drink young. Diverse soils: pink granite, blue limestone stones, marls and alluvium. To be distinguished from Côte de Brouilly on the slopes of the Mont.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
