Château Thivin - Cuvée La Chapelle 2018
Beaujolais
Red
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94/100
Robert Parker
"From a relatively steep, south-facing slope, relatively high in altitude, Thivin's 2018 Côte de Brouilly La Chapelle is a big hit this year. In the glass, aromas of cherries, raspberries, spices and dried roses emerge. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with satiny, structuring tannins, excellent concentration and bright, succulent acidity." (Wine Advocate 2019 - William Kelley) A very pretty vintage not to be missed!
Features
Estate
Château Thivin
Cuvée
La Chapelle
Vintage
2018
Designation
Côte-de-Brouilly
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Parcel located at the top of the Brouilly hill
Viticulture
Certified organic (Terra Vitis)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In whole bunches or partially destemmed over 14/15 days
Breeding
In oak casks until June following the harvest.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with bluish highlights
Nose
Nose of wild strawberries, blueberries
Mouth
Clean attack on the palate, fruity fullness and spicy finish
Serve
AT 14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with prime rib, Lyon cuisine, goat's cheese...
Château Thivin
Côte-de-Brouilly
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Château Thivin is currently renovating its vineyards, with a focus on soil management. In organic conversion, trellising on the steepest plots, such as La Chapelle, is now the rule. 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 an address for great wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
From a relatively steep, south-facing slope, relatively high in altitude, Thivin's 2018 Côte de Brouilly La Chapelle is a big hit this year. In the glass, aromas of cherries, raspberries, spices and dried roses emerge. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with satiny, structuring tannins, excellent concentration and lively, succulent acidity.
About the domain :
This historic estate continues to set the standard for classic Beaujolais cru worthy of its age, and the 2019 vintage is a great success here. 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 ageing generally in tuns - although some smaller cuvées see a little new wood. A staple of France's finest restaurants - and this writer's table - all readers unfamiliar with these wines are urged to seek them out. This year, the Brouilly Reverdon deserves a special mention, as it's a particularly fine wine.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 6 reviews
Note and review by M. LODEWIJK V. Published on 05/04/2023
A magnificent wine! I was in heaven.
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Note and review by M. LEOPOLD M. Published on 03/12/2023
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Note and review by Mme ANNIE P. Published on 14/12/2020
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Note and review by M. ED V. Published on 06/03/2020
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Note and review by Mlle ELISABETH B. Published on 11/02/2020
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