2022 Château Thivin, Côte de Brouilly

Cru Beaujolais has been an important region for us since almost day one of SommSelect. We love the wines, the value, and above all the connection that they have to the long history and special terroir of this region. But it’s been many years since we offered the most iconic estate in Côte de Brouilly: Château Thivin. Well, I’m going to fix that right now! This property dates back to the 1400s, and the “modern” winemaking tradition to 1887. For almost 150 years now numerous generations, almost all of them named “Claude,” have farmed old vines growing on the steep slopes of Mont Brouilly–an extinct volcano. The combination of elevation and special, blue volcanic rock subsoil lends lift and a distinct savory minerality to the lush, silky Gamay fruit, and produces a soaring and uniquely delicious take on top tier Cru Beaujolais. I can’t think of a more appropriate wine for all that November brings (including, of course, Turkey). Pricing is sharp, stock up! When Zaccharie Geoffroy purchase