Château Thivin - Côte-de-Brouilly Cuvée Zaccharie 2023
97/100
RVF
17,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
95/100
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
James Suckling
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"A Gamay made for aging"
A tribute to Zaccharie Geoffray, this wine is made from a selection of the best terroirs on plots of old vines. The ambition behind this wine is evident, reflecting expertise and precise aging. A hint of toastiness, then fruitiness on the nose. Depth and class punctuate the palate, supported by a touch of acidity, elegant tannins, and vibrant flavor. A wine that will need to be aged for three to four years, and will reveal itself over 10 years or more. A very fine bottle!
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Eye
Deep red
Nose
Aromas of very ripe fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry)
Mouth
Round and warm with lots of spices
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
To be aerated in advance in recent vintages
Drink before
2033
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with a nice piece of beef in sauce or grilled, a Comté or Beaufort cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rating (2025 guide) 95/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Stars (Vintage 2022) (Remarkable wine)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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
Wine rating (2025 guide) 97/100 (2022 vintage)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rating (2024 guide) 17.5+/20 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rating (2024 guide) 95/100 (2022 vintage)
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. RAPHAEL G. Published on 03/25/2025
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