2023 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
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ABOUT THE WINE
Château Thivin’s Côte de Brouilly is a flagship wine sourced from steep, south-facing vineyards on Mont Brouilly’s blue volcanic rock soils, which impart distinct mineral drive and tension. The 2023 vintage was shaped by a relatively mild growing season with excellent diurnal shifts, resulting in wines of clarity, moderate alcohol, and expressive aromatics.
Grapes are hand-harvested from 40–50-year-old Gamay vines and fermented via traditional semi-carbonic maceration in large oak vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6–8 months in large foudres, preserving freshness while enhancing texture. Farming is lutte raisonnée (sustainable), with an increasing move toward organics and biodiversity in the vineyards.
Elegant yet grounded, this cru Beaujolais pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roast chicken, grilled salmon, or mushroom-based dishes. It can be enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit or aged 5–7 years for added nuance.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
Château Thivin, established in 1877 and currently helmed by Claude and Evelyne Geoffray along with their son Claude-Edouard, is the oldest estate on Mont Brouilly and one of Beaujolais' most iconic domaines. The estate has long championed Côte de Brouilly as a site capable of producing structured, age-worthy wines that rival more prestigious appellations in complexity.
Committed to tradition and terroir, Thivin practices sustainable viticulture with deep respect for the volcanic soils and steep inclines that define their vineyards. In the cellar, the Geoffrays favor classic methods that highlight freshness, purity, and finesse, avoiding excessive extraction or oak influence.
Their wines—never flashy—are admired for their balance, longevity, and unwavering sense of place. The 2023 Côte de Brouilly continues this legacy as a refined, mineral-driven expression of one of Beaujolais’ most distinctive crus.