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BEAUJOLAIS NOUVELLES
DE BOISSET
1ST SEMESTER
2025

Brouilly Réserve du Château 2023

The Pierreux vineyards cover 110 hectares of vines growing
in pink granite, schist and silica soils interspersed
with blue porphyry stones, shallow and well-draining.

© Jean-Louis Bernuy

Stood at the foot of Mont Brouilly, Château de cuvée, a blend of all the Pierreux terroirs, combines
Pierreux is one of the most beautiful residences Gamay from old free-planted, goblet-pruned
in Beaujolais. Numerous centuries of history vines (up to 70 years old!) and young trellised
have shaped this old 13th-century fortified house, plants, reflecting the vineyard’s regeneration.
of which two original towers still remain. The Boasting a beautifully deep purple colour, this
property has been resigned several times over 2023 begins with floral, very ripe fresh fruit and
the years. Its vaulted cellars date from the 17th spice aromas. It is dense and rich on the palate
century whilst the current building was erected with blueberry and peony notes alongside silky,
in the 19th century. well-integrated tannins, offering the mineral touch
Just like the Château itself, the Brouilly Réserve characteristic of the Estate’s wines in the finish.
reflects the area’s geological DNA. This iconic

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