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Vignerons de Bel Air Brouilly 2018

Brouilly AOP

Brouilly (pronounced broo-we-yee) may not trip off the tongue as easily as Saint Amour or Morgon but it is a delightfully silky, bright fruit Beaujolais Cru in the classic style. Full of ripe red berries and mineral nuances from pink granite soils.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rounded, full and ripe; lovely red fruits and mineral complexity

Aroma

Classic strawberry, black cherry, spice and mineral character

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Vignerons de Bel Air Brouilly 2018

More information

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • France
  • Mid depth scarlet
  • Vegetarian
  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023
  • Vegan

Fabulous, fruit filled Beaujolais with velvety tannins to allow ageing, but it is a winner right now. A charming red with duck or ham and spot on in summer. It’s from the highly esteemed Bel Air cooperative still going strong 90 years after their fathers and grandfathers joined together in 1929 to better withstand the worldwide economic downturn. Brouilly is the most southerly of the Beaujolais Crus and produces a firmer style that can age. What makes these crus special? James Lawther MW explains: “The grape may be Gamay but the crus find some resonance with the wines of their Burgundian neighbours to the north.” Indeed, with age they take on lovely complexity. This Brouilly is always delicious but especially so in this tiny vintage.

"Jolly Beaujolais – I loved this! Crammed with ripe strawberry. Ideal with Easter duck. 5-Stars" Online Review
For the 2017 vintage
Map showing Brouilly AOP
Tasting note information