Château de La Chaize
Côte de Brouilly "Chavannes" 2022
Beaujolais
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.
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 2022 led to reduced yields, but the concentrated fruit from the arid conditions resulted in fantastically rich and flavorful wines.
Reviews
James Suckling - March 6, 2024 "The complex and compelling nose of red fruit pulls you inexorably into the concentrated and beautifully proportioned medium-bodied palate of this exciting Cote de Brouilly. At the super-elegant finish, the very fine tannins gently build to a mineral climax. Excellent aging potential."
Trade Materials
Other Wines by this Producer
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.
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.
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.
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.
