Château Thivin, Gamay, Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France 2022 natural this chardonnay has remarkable varietal

this chardonnay has remarkable varietal intensity

or Kimmeridgean marl (clay with limestone underneath) brings richness

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and aged citrus acidity

Château Thivin, Gamay, Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France 2022 natural this chardonnay has remarkable varietal100% Gamay. Farming is certified organic. Vines are an average of 50 years, on soil of blue volcanic rock. This wine ages in foudres for six months before bottling. Thivin is an institution in the Cte de Brouilly appellation: the splendid chteau dates back to 1383, and the Geoffray family, who has called it home for generations, has a long history of producing fabulous wines from this fabled cru. Arguably even more legendary is the cuisine of Evelyne