Côte de Brouilly Domaine Sigaux Pardon & Fils

Tasting

The grapes grown on Mount Brouilly produce a wine more structure than its close neighbour (Brouilly). has a ruby color with aromas of black fruits. It is well balanced and good length on the palate.

Serving

Serve 15 to 16 ° on the game, red meats and cheeses.

Aging

Keep 3 to 4 years

Grape

100 % Gamay

Terroir

The soil in AOC Côte de Brouilly consists of granite and shale with the famous blue stone.
The vineyard of "Domaine Sigaux" grown on the steep slopes of Mont Brouilly, with south exposure. Terroir of unique homogeneity in Beaujolais.

Winemaking

• Hand picked at full ripeness of the grapes in late September • Semi-carbonic maceration 10 days (part destem) in cement tanks before pressing• Alcoholic fermentation temperatures under control, residual sugar <1 gr. alcohol content: 12.5 °• Malolactic fermentation done at 100%• Aged in casks 35-45 hl for 8 months First bottling in early spring