Discovering the AOC Côte-de-Brouilly!

After Brouilly and Moulin-à-Vent, Laetitia Allemand takes us on a tour of the AOC Côte-de-Brouilly. It is one of the ten crusof the Beaujolais region.

The volcanic origin of Mont Brouilly

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We are currently on Mont Brouilly. It isn’t very high—it rises to just 483 meters—but it’s very distinctive, with its slopes covered in vineyards and its resemblance to an Auvergne volcano. Because yes, Mont Brouilly is of volcanic origin. It is, in fact, these distinctive rocks (blue granite) that make up the terroir from which the wine produced here draws all its qualities. Come on, let’s head up there!

At the very top of Mont Brouilly stands the Notre Dame aux Raisins Chapel. You can’t miss it—it’s been there since 1857, watching over the vineyards below.

The Côte-de-Brouilly AOC: a full-bodied wine with good aging potential

The Côte-de-Brouilly wines produced here are one of the 10 crus of the Beaujolais region. These are full-bodied red wines, more so than their Brouilly counterparts, due to differences in soil, of course. In fact, don’t be too quick to open them—they benefit greatly from aging for a few years! You’ll then be able to appreciate their richness, elegance, and perfect balance.

Serving Suggestions for AOC Côte-de-Brouilly

In this region, it’s a popular accompaniment to the famous chicken liver cake. You can also try it with white fish or meat in a sauce—let us know what you think!