Château de la Chaize : Lieu-dit "La Chaize" Monopole 2020

The fullness and fruity framework of a Beaujolais red wine

The estate

Located in Odenas, in the Beaujolais region, Château de La Chaize has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. The 150-hectare vineyard, with its unique mosaic of soils, produces great Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly and Fleurie wines that are appreciated in the United States and at the English Court. In 2017, Christophe Gruy, an industrialist from Lyon, acquired the estate with the ambition of making it one of the most prestigious references among the great Beaujolais wines.

The vineyard

Lieu-dit "La Chaize" Monopole 2020 from Château de la Chaize is a Côte de Brouilly wine that stems from a steep plot in which the Clos de La Chaize is planted – a prestigious terroir protected by walls that date back to 1676. Located behind the château, this hillside vineyard rests on porphyroid granite soil.

Winemaking and ageing

Following the harvests, 90% of the grapes are destemmed before vinification using indigenous yeasts. Pumping over without punching down. Vatting for 14 days.

Grape variety

Gamay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Lieu-dit "La Chaize" Monopole 2020 from Château de la Chaize 

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a beautiful pale ruby colour.

Nose
The nose presents an aromatic bouquet of red fruit mingled with fragrances of sweet spice and dried flowers.

Palate
The attack is full and generous. The palate delights with its framework of red and black fruit, and with its length.