Winemakers
Rémi Jean
Technical Data
Acidity
3.48
Alcohol
13%
Sugar
0.2 g/L
Château de Corcelles
Château de Corcelles
Brouilly 2017
Background
The 15th century Château de Corcelles is an exceptional site in the heart of the Beaujolais vineyards. Listed as a Historical Monument since 1927. Owned by the Richard family since 1984 with ensuing updating of equipment. Everything is managed with the ultimate goal of obtaining the best potential from the harvest – both in quality and in distinctive style. There is a high proportion of old vines on the estate; the average age of the vines is over 40 years (having been planted in the 70s). Trying to create balance in the vineyards by lowering the planting density of young vines along with the use of modern techniques. The focus is therefore on long-term respect of the terroir.
Appellation
Brouilly, Beaujolais, France
Varietal Composition
100% Gamay
Vintage Notes
2017 is a a warm and dry vintage: hot spring and summer with a low rain quantities. Harvest starts early september (1st) . Grapes were with a full ripeness, with lot of concentration, and ripe fruits aromas.
Winemaking
Gamay grapes are picked then goes quickly to cellar. In tanks , extraction is done by daily pump-overs . Fermentation is temperature controlled. After 15 to 20 days of maceration, a slow pressuring occurs. Then wine finishes is fermentation on tanks before a 9 month ageing before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Supple, delicious and fruity, red berries on the nose, a wonderfully long finish.
