Château Thivin - Brouilly Reverdon 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Château Thivin has begun renovating its vineyard with a focus on soil management. In conversion to organic farming, trellising on the steepest plots, such as La Chapelle, is now the norm. The range is wide: fruity whites and reds, Côte de Brouilly (Sept Vignes, Griottes de Brulhié). The magnificent trio of Godefroy, Chapelle, and Zaccharie particularly impressed and moved us this year. A priority for wine lovers and a source of some truly great wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Grown on soil composed of sand over pink granite, Brouilly Reverdon 2023 offers vibrant aromas of crushed violet and peony petals, black cherries, and a hint of chocolate spice. Medium to full-bodied, it has a perfectly balanced concentration for the wine's structure, offering a fruity, tart, and tangy infusion. With its mellow texture supported by enveloping, talc-like tannins, the wine leaves a lasting impression of joy and accessibility.

About the estate:

This historic estate continues to be one of the benchmarks for classic Beaujolais wines worthy of their age, and the 2019 vintage is a great success. As I wrote last year, the Geoffrays have banned herbicides and insecticides from their vineyards and are among the most conscientious farmers in the appellation, working towards organic certification. In the cellar, vinification is traditional, with semi-carbonic maceration and aging generally in large oak vats—although some small cuvées see a little new wood. A staple of France's finest restaurants—and this writer's table—any readers unfamiliar with these wines are strongly encouraged to seek them out. This year, the Brouilly Reverdon deserves a special mention, as it is particularly successful.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

James Suckling

About wine:

This wine combines the characteristic floral notes of the appellation with wonderful aromas of black forest fruits, all on a velvety, medium-bodied palate. The interplay between supple tannins, juicy fruit, and moderate acidity makes this wine irresistible. Long, fresh, and elegant finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.