“Chteau de la Chaize in Beaujolais is a very strong candidate for the most beautiful wine Chteau in France.”
James Suckling

A primary ruby hue of beautiful intensity. The nose captivates with the finesse of its fruit. There is a harmony between floral notes and the griotte cherry touch of Gamay. The overall profile is precise and deep, with the added dimension of graphite from the soil being emphasised. The oak is subtle. The palate is balanced, with a graceful texture. The tannins coat without excess, and the power is managed by the mineral backbone that elongates the mouthfeel. It is the most refined expression of terroir.

This single parcel cuve comes from vines nestled on the western slope of Mont Brouilly. This Cte-de-Brouilly cru stands out for the uniqueness of its soil: the parcel, with slopes ranging from moderate to steep, features a highly porous surface soil with a high sand content, encouraging deep root penetration. It is an exceptionally high-quality terroir, dominated by pink sands derived from granite. In the subsoil, weathered granite appears at a depth of 60-80 cm, and its friable nature allows roots to continue their exploration further down.

100% destemmed Gamay. Maceration took place over 21 days. Pumping over and racking took place, but no punching down. Maturated for 14 months in an oak vat.

“This seriously structured Brouilly has a lot of power but remains graceful with a compact core of tightly interlocked fine tannins and stony minerality. The very bright and precise finish has understated strength. From a site on the western flank of Mont Brouilly with mainly pink granite but also some blue volcanic soil. From organically grown grapes. This could show even better after a year or two of further bottle-aging. Drinkable now but best from 2026.”
95 points.
Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com (March 2025)