Wine critic Michael Apstein wrote a sensational review of Château de La Chaize Brouilly 2021 for Wine Review Online.
Rather than paraphrase, please see THIS GLOWING REVIEW published. “I know, 95 points for a Beaujolais? Yes, this is one of, if not the best, Brouilly I have ever tasted. So, yes 95 points to get your attention. The La Chaize vineyard, a monopole, lies just behind the château on a very steep southeast facing slope. Stéphane Chareyron, the commercial director, notes that the slope is so steep (good for drainage) that they need a special tractor to work the vines. They allow grass to grow between the vines, which forces the vines’ roots to go deep as the grass sucks up the superficial water. The engaging 2022 delivers a beguiling combination of dark fruit, minerals, all sprinkled with a touch of black pepper, which Chareyron insists comes from the site because they perceive the peppery notes every year. The La Chaize vineyard will likely be tapped for Premier Cru status if that classification ever comes to Beaujolais.”
Apstein also gives Château de La Chaize Fleurie an excellent write up as well, which you can read HERE
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Château de La Chaize Fleurie 2022
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Crafted from a selection of vineyard parcels located in the heart of the Fleurie appellation, it perfectly captures the essence of its granitic terroir, renowned for imparting exceptional elegance and floral complexity.
Château de La Chaize
Château de La Chaize Brouilly 2022
Brouilly
A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château, this flagship cuvée stands as the epitome of the estate’s excellence. Each parcel undergoes individual vinification, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and preserving its unique qualities. Representing the essence of the Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, renowned for its deep granite soil ideal for Gamay grapes, this wine captivates with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, embodying the essence of its terroir with unparalleled finesse.
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Château de La Chaize
Beaujolais, France
Château de La Chaize is a crown jewel of Beaujolais and classified as a French national heritage site due to its magnificent garden designed by André Le Nôtre, renowned landscape architect to King Louis XIV of France. All wines are made exclusively from estate vineyards and are proudly certified organic, starting with the 2022 Brouilly wines and Fleurie from 2023.
