Nicolas Boudeau – Brouilly \’Pierreux\’ 2022 (750ml)

Winemakers Notes

Strength and Power …This lieu-dit has a prestigious place with the Brouilly Appellation. Complex soils of granites of Carboniferous origin.Purple in color with aromas of black berries associated with sweet spices and cocoa hint. A lot of density with this fleshy lieu-dit whose power will yield, with a little maturity, to elegance.

From vineyard to glass: Sustainable vine growing certified HEV3 (High Environmental Value Level 3 – which is the highest grade). The grape is Gamay Noir. Average 60 years of age. Vineyard planted with a density of 12,000 feet per hectare. Deep carbonized silicious rock soil. Grapes are manually harvest and de-stemmed (about 50%). Maceration in controlled temperatures (under 30C for 14 days). Reared in vat and bottled in April.

Food and wine pairing: Puff pastry with snails – Rib of beef and \”Gratin Dauphinois\”- goat and/or cow cheeses – Black Forest