2022 Chateau de La Chaize Lieu dit Brouilly Monopole

This gorgeous single-site Brouilly comes from Château de La Chaize’s home turf — their own monopole parcel at the base of Mont Brouilly. It’s a special bit of dirt, and the team treat it that way, farming organically and keeping the winemaking simple to let the site do the talking.

Everything’s done by hand. Whole bunches, wild fermentation, then time in large old foudres and concrete eggs. No polish, no tricks — just pure, dark-fruited Gamay with a little more depth and structure than your average cru Beaujolais. It’s got that Brouilly generosity, but with lovely lift and tension through the finish.

If you’re after something plush but not overworked, this walks the line beautifully. Drink it now with something salty and charred off the grill, or give it a bit of time in bottle to soften and unfurl.

96 points
"Needs a moment in the glass for the forest-berry aromas to open up. Very minerally and smoky with plenty of forest-floor character... Just a hint of blood oranges in the finish magnifies its freshness."
- Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com)