Maison Lucien Le Moine Beaujolais 'Côte de Brouilly' 2021
4.4
HK$650
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The 2021 Côte de Brouilly from Lucien Le Moine offers a vivid interpretation of this celebrated Beaujolais cru, crafted exclusively from Gamay grown on the region’s distinctive volcanic slopes. The 2021 vintage in Beaujolais was shaped by a cool, challenging growing season, with spring frosts and a mild summer leading to lower yields but wines of remarkable freshness, lively acidity, and notable finesse.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing This wine opens with an expressive bouquet of crushed red berries, violets, and subtle mineral nuances, accented by hints of wild herbs. On the palate, it is bright and silky, delivering flavors of juicy cherry, raspberry, and a gentle touch of spice, all supported by fine tannins and a persistent, stony finish. Its vibrant character and mineral-driven profile make it a natural companion to lighter Western dishes such as roast chicken with herbes de Provence, grilled salmon, or a classic goat cheese salad, each pairing enhancing the wine’s fruit and savory undertones.
Winery Background Lucien Le Moine, established in Burgundy by Mounir Saouma and Rotem Brakin, is renowned for its micro-négociant model, focusing on limited selections from exceptional vineyard parcels. While the domaine has built its reputation on meticulous élevage of Burgundy’s Grand and Premier Crus, the same philosophy—minimal intervention, rigorous vineyard selection, and extended barrel aging—is applied to select Beaujolais crus like Côte de Brouilly. Each wine is vinified and matured with the same attention to detail as their top Burgundy cuvées, underscoring a commitment to terroir expression and purity. This approach yields a Gamay that harmoniously balances elegance and complexity, making Lucien Le Moine’s Beaujolais offerings highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts.