Côte de Brouilly Pierres Bleues

Côte de Brouilly - Pierres Bleues - Vignoble Arnaud Aucoeur
Côte de Brouilly - Pierres Bleues - Vignoble Arnaud Aucoeur

Appellation

At the top of Mont Brouilly, culminating at 484 meters, a true emblem of the appellation, the Cru Côte de Brouilly is not very extensive.
A terroir of steep slopes, the Côte de Brouilly cru is installed on rocks called “Pierre Bleue”.
This geological characteristic allows the roots of the vine to descend in depth.
Recognized AOP in 1938
Average altitude: 300 meters
Cultivation area : ha.

Origin

Grapes picked at full maturity
Harvested by hand exclusively
Blue stone terroir
Manual pruning known as in a goblet
Grape variety 100% black Gamay with white juice

Vintages & Tasting

Intense red color in expression.
The nose evokes notes of sweet spices, liquorice and ripe black fruits.
Full and generous palate with a very pleasant complexity which is confirmed by a persistent finish.

Food & Wine Pairings

Lamb shank with parsley
Rabbit stew with prunes
Soft cheeses

Aging & Serving

Served between 15 et 17°C,
Potential aging between 4 and 5 years in the cellar