Château Thivin - Cuvée Zaccharie 2019
Beaujolais
Red
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Drink or Keep
16,5/20
Beaujolais Aujourd'hui
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97/100
RVF
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93/100
Robert Parker
A tribute to Zaccharie Geoffray, this wine is made from a selection of the best terroirs on plots of old vines. The wine's ambition is clearly evident, reflecting our know-how and precise ageing. A hint of toast and then fruit emerge on the nose. Depth and breed punctuate the solid palate, driven by a touch of acidity, elegant tannins and vibrant sapidity. A wine that should be kept for three to four years, and that will reveal itself over 10 years or more. A very fine bottle!
Features
Estate
Château Thivin
Cuvée
Zaccharie
Vintage
2019
Designation
Côte-de-Brouilly
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Soil of eruptive stones (Diorite Porphyre) mixed with clay, facing east and south on the slopes of the Colline de Brouilly. Old vines with an average age of 50 years.
Viticulture
Terra Vitis integrated pest management since 1998
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gravity-fed in tiered vats, partially whole-cluster maceration for 13 to 15 days, gentle pressing with a pneumatic press.
Breeding
10 months in oak barrels (1/10th in Burgundy barrels (French oak) and the rest in barrels 1 to 5 years old).
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red
Nose
On very ripe fruit aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and hints of toast
Mouth
Serious, driven by a touch of acidity, elegant tannin and vibrant sapidity.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Open
Aerate in advance for recent vintages
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairing
An excellent wine to accompany fine beef. Pairs well with Comté and Beaufort cheeses and goat's milk cheeses.
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 93/100 (Vintage 2018) (Wonderful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2021) 97/100 (Vintage 2018)
Beaujolais Aujourd'hui
Rated 16.5/20 (Vintage 2018)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. HERVE B. Published on 23/08/2024
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Note and review by M. DIDIER T. Published on 19/01/2022
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