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the most southerly and extensive of the Beaujolais growths. The vineyard encircles Brouilly hill, through Saint-Lager, Cercié, Quincié, Odenas, Saint-Etienne-la-Varende and Charentay. There were vines growing on the southern slopes of the hill as far back as the 4th century and up until the 17th century the wines were drunk locally. It is sometimes dubbed ‘the wine of love’. Several different soil profiles can be found here. In Saint-Etienne-la-Varende, Quincié and Odenas, sandy clay soils rest on granite. On limestone marl bedrock, the soil is formed of limestone, silica and sandstone stones. On one hillside facing due south in Cercié, 22 hectares of vines are entitled to carry the ‘pisse vieille’ label which is the only climatically distinct site recognised in Brouilly.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges : gamay
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Brouilly are well-structured wines. They are soft, delicate, lively wines which are firm, robust, powerful and fruity. They are also harmonious, round and have relatively good vinosity with pleasant tannins. They display an intense ruby-style hue and fragrances of blueberry, blackberry, fresh grapes, kirsch, cherry and mineral notes. Brouilly partners well with red meats, barbecues, cooked cold pork meats and goat’s cheeses.
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