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The Richard family took over this prestigious domain in 1984 with the intention of making great wines in a breathtaking location.

Château de Corcelles has 90 hectares of vines spread over several terroirs enabling Gamay to express a range of styles.

The vineyard has a high proportion of old vines with an average age of 40 years. Furthermore we manage the cultivation of young vines with modern methods in order to respect the terroir.

Brouilly

100% Gamay

Supple, delicious and fruity, red berries on the nose, a wonderfully long finish.

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Château de Corcelles Beaujolais-Villages

100% Gamay

Fruity, light and lively, with hints of small red berries on the nose.

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Les Copains d'Abord Gamay

100% Gamay

Delicious, fresh flavors and a supple, delicate texture.

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Beaujolais Rosé d'Une Nuit

100% Gamay

Pale pink color, a fresh and expressive nose dominated by fruit aromas (white peach) and white flowers.

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Château de Corcelles Estate has a rich history thanks to the legacy of previous generations. The Richard family has proudly continued the tradition and brought a new focus to bear on the quality of the wines.

Here are some key dates of the Corcelles estate. In the 15th century Antoine de Laye decided to rebuild the Château de Corcelles on the foundations of a much older stronghold, built during the Carolingian period. At that time, the Douby River, which flows a few meters from the Château, was the boundary between the dioceses of Autun and Lyon and the counties of Burgundy and Beaujolais. Today, the river marks the border between the administrative departments of Saône et Loire and Rhône.

In the 16th century, the Château became the property of the Ragny de La Magdeleine family. The family played a key role, especially by incorporating the French Renaissance style that characterizes the inner courtyard of the Château. At the end of the 16th century, and for the next four hundred years, the Château was owned by the Tircuy de La Barre family. Gradually, the name of La Barre was replaced by Corcelles. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Chateau underwent a complete roof restoration in order to hold a private banquet. The Château has been listed as a National Heritage since 4 February 1927.

Château de Corcelles has 92 hectares of vines spread over several terroirs enabling Gamay to express a range of styles. The Château produces Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and Brouilly in its signature bottle.

The combination of altitude (400 meters), exposure (south and south-east), soil (granite) and new trellising provide the best conditions for grape health and ripening.The vineyard has a high proportion of old vines with an average age of 40 years. Furthermore we manage the cultivation of young vines with modern methods in order to respect the terroir.

Our terroirs include: 22 hectares of Brouilly (thin, acid soils of pink granite). Our Brouilly is produced from 2 distinct terroirs: Charentay gives the structure and fruit expression -St-Etienne-la-Varenne is higher in altitude (Almost 500 meters and is called “wine-heroes” because the slope has a 30% gradient). The slow ripening tannins give complexity and freshness.
34 hectares of Beaujolais-Villages Perréon and Charentay vineyards on sandy and clay soil, located 15 km south of Corcelles, give rich, round and expressive wines. 30 hectares of Beaujolais on a terroir of Pruzilly, St-Vérand clay and siliceous soil, 15 km North of Corcelles give elegant Beaujolais wines, fresh and ethereal. 6 hectares of Chardonnay, planted on clay and limestone soil, reveal very delicate flavors. Our patchwork of terroirs gives us the opportunity to create other innovative combinations.

The Richard family took over this prestigious domain in 1984 with the intention of making great wines in a breathtaking location.

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