2024 Brouilly, Château de Pierreux

• Style: Silky, perfumed Gamay
• Taste: Red cherry, violet, mineral grip, saline peppery lift
• Food: Charcuterie, Grilled Meats, Roasted Chicken, Soft Cheese
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday Lunch
• Serve: Cool, slightly chilled, 13% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright and alive, this Gamay opens with red cherry and violet aromatics, moving into a saline, peppery palate that stays fresh and mineral-driven. At 13% alcohol, it carries graceful weight without heaviness—the natural cork closure preserves its delicate character perfectly.

The Winery — Château de Pierreux

A 77-hectare Renaissance estate in Brouilly's heart, Château de Pierreux has been helmed by Jean-Claude Boisset since 2002. The vineyard sits on pink granite soil studded with blue volcanic rock, conditions that give Gamay its signature mineral backbone. Fifty-year-old vines trained in the traditional gobelet or bush style yield deeper concentration than younger plantings; their gnarled roots demand labour but reward patience. The sandy, highly absorbent soils drain beautifully, allowing early-ripening Beaujolais to catch the vintage at its sweetest before autumn rains.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the unpretentious red you reach for when real food matters more than ceremony. Serve it cool and slightly chilled alongside charcuterie, grilled lamb, roasted chicken, mushroom dishes, or soft cheese. It's equally at home at a weeknight supper or Sunday lunch—a merchant's secret weapon for anyone doubting red wine's versatility. Explore more of our Gamay selection, or venture deeper into Beaujolais and France's regional treasures.