Château de La Chaize
Côte de Brouilly Lieu-dit "Chavannes" 2023
Château de La Chaize Côte de Brouilly Lieu-dit “Chavannes” is a single-parcel cuvée from vines on the western slope of Mont Brouilly. The terroir features porous, sandy soil with weathered granite at 60-80 cm depth, encouraging deep root growth. The wine has a primary ruby hue of beautiful intensity. The nose offers finesse with floral notes and griotte cherry, enhanced by graphite minerality and subtle oak. The palate is balanced, with a graceful texture, smooth tannins, and a mineral backbone that elongates the finish, showcasing the refined terroir expression.
Winemaking
70% destemmed, fermentation in stainless steel tank with indigenous yeasts, pumping-over is employed without punchdowns to preserve freshness.
Vintage
A fiercely hot and dry summer in 2023 led to reduced yields, but the concentrated fruit from the arid conditions resulted in fantastically rich and flavorful wines.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Gamay
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$38.99
Reviews
James Suckling - March 6, 2025 "This seriously structured Brouilly has a lot of power but remains graceful with a compact core of tightly interlocked fine tannins and stony minerality. The very bright and precise finish has understated strength. From a site on the western flank of Mont Brouilly with mainly pink granite but also some blue volcanic soil. From organically grown grapes. This could show even better after a year or two of further bottle-aging."
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
Brouilly "Clos de La Chaize”
Beaujolais, France
Located right behind the Château, this 22-hectare monopole lieu-dit gathers all the characteristics of a great terroir, boasting a south east exposure, steep slope, deep granitic soil, and old vines.
Fleurie Lieu-Dit "La Chapelle des Bois"
Beaujolais, France
Situated in one of Chaize’s seven cadastral localities of the Fleurie appellation, La Chapelle des Bois occupies one of the finest terroirs in Fleurie and is currently under consideration for Premier Cru classification.
Brouilly Lieu-Dit "La Chaize" Monopole
Beaujolais, France
Located right behind the Château, this 22-hectare monopole lieu-dit gathers all the characteristics of a great terroir, boasting a south east exposure, steep slope, deep granitic soil, and old vines.
Brouilly
Beaujolais, France
A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château. Capturing the essence of Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, known for its ideal granite soil for Gamay, this wine delights with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, showcasing the terroir's finesse.
Fleurie
Beaujolais, France
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.
