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Cote de Brouilly

Cote de Brouilly wine guide: the sub-region in France, its Gamay, the red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Gamay
Styles
red
1
Signature grapes
3
Producers listed
8
Bottles to find

Cote de Brouilly is a sub-region of Beaujolais, France.

The vineyards are given over to Gamay.

Vines root into clay and volcanic.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and volcanic slopes.

The region is known for red wine.

Producers worth knowing include Alex Foillard, Chateau Thivin and Domaine de Briante.

Pour them alongside roasted poultry, grilled meats and soft cheeses.

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil
ClayVolcanic
Climate
Continental
Terrain
SlopesVolcanic slopes
Styles
red

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

01 Alex Foillard
02 Chateau Thivin
03 Domaine de Briante

Bottles to look for.

  • Alex Foillard Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
  • Bonnet Cotton Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
  • Chateau de Briante Cote de Brouilly Les Muses, Beaujolais, France
  • Chateau de la Chaize Cote de Brouilly Brulhier, Beaujolais, France
  • Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly 'Cuvee Godefroy', Beaujolais, France
  • Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly 'Les Griottes de Brulhie', Beaujolais, France
  • Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Cuvee La Chapelle, Beaujolais, France
  • Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Cuvee Zaccharie, Beaujolais, France

At the table.

  • Roasted poultry
  • Grilled meats
  • Soft cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 14 to 16°C.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Cote de Brouilly: common questions

01.
What grapes is Cote de Brouilly known for?
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Gamay is the signature grape of Cote de Brouilly.
02.
What kind of wine does Cote de Brouilly make?
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Cote de Brouilly produces red wine.
03.
Where is Cote de Brouilly?
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Cote de Brouilly is a sub-region in France.
04.
What food goes with Cote de Brouilly wine?
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Try roasted poultry, grilled meats and soft cheeses.
05.
How long does Cote de Brouilly wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Beaujolais guide.

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