Discovering the Brouilly AOC

After Moulin-à-Vent and Chénas, Laetitia Allemand takes us to Brouilly today. Are you familiar with the Brouilly AOC?

The village of Brouilly

Welcome to Brouilly, among the vineyards of one of the 10 crus of the Beaujolais region. The vineyards of Brouilly truly encircle the foot of Mont Brouilly. Here, we produce red wine exclusively. It is a fruity, refined wine that is generally enjoyed between 2 and 5 years of age. But it ages very well—easily for over 10 years!

Here we are in front of the charming Château de Pierreux. It’s a 13th-century fortified house and one of the most beautiful estates in the Beaujolais region, which you often come across as you travel through the area. The château has its own vineyards right next door. Let’s go!

The vineyards of the Brouilly AOC, a Beaujolais wine

Here, we produce red wine exclusively. It is a fruity, refined wine that is typically best enjoyed between 2 and 5 years after bottling. However, it ages very well. You can easily keep a Brouilly AOC for over 10 years!

Serving Suggestions for Brouilly AOC

Consider pairing Brouilly with Bresse poultry, for the holidays, for example. Personally, I think it’s a lovely spring wine! It’s perfect with salads and grilled meats on sunny days!

Brouilly is a delightful wine that’s a common sight on Parisian counters: in bistros and brasseries, but also in luxury hotels and even in some top-tier restaurants, such as Fouquet’s, where it’s been a fixture on the wine list for years!

That just goes to show that there are still plenty of surprises in store with a Brouilly!

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