Domaine du Pavillon de Chavannes Côte-de-Brouilly 2023

Brilliant violet with expressive aromas of raspberry, boysenberry and dark cherry layered with floral notes, spice and the distinctive gunflint minerality of Côte-de-Brouilly. The palate is juicy and concentrated yet remarkably light on its feet, with vibrant red and dark berry fruit, savory mineral notes and fine, evident tannins. Beautifully balanced between freshness and structure, this is an elegant and ageworthy expression of Gamay.

Made from 100% Gamay grown on the steep, sun-exposed slopes of Mont Brouilly, an extinct volcano known for its distinctive blue granite and volcanic porphyry soils. These rocky soils provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wine's signature mineral character and finely concentrated fruit. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before fermentation in concrete tanks. The wine is then aged in large, well-seasoned oak foudres that gently soften the tannins without imparting noticeable oak flavors, preserving the purity of the fruit and terroir.

Domaine du Pavillon de Chavannes has cultivated vines on Mont Brouilly since 1861, when Pierre Jambon Chanrion acquired the estate. Now run by his descendants, the family has a long history of championing Gamay and perfecting viticulture on Beaujolais' challenging steep slopes. Their traditional, hands-off approach allows the unique character of this small appellation to shine. The estate's prestigious Cuvée des Ambassades is even reserved for French embassies as a flagship expression of Côte-de-Brouilly.