Brouilly "Domaine Rolland"

Story :
At the foothills of Mont Brouilly, the appellation covers 1,200 hectares. It is the most widespread of
the Beaujolais. The word "Brouilly" has its origin in the surname of a lieutenant of the Roman army,
Brulius, who settled in these places. This name has been given to the hill (485m) which dominates
the appellation and is one of the vineyard's landmarks. The "Domaine Rolland" has been an
exclusive property of the Maison P. Ferraud & Fils since 1883, so a year after its birth. History
continues to be written without any contract ever having been signed, with the five generations of
the Rolland family (owner of the estate), the Champier family (manager of the estate) and the
Ferraud family (ambassadors of the estate).

Region : France / Bourgogne / Beaujolais

Grape variety : Gamay Noir
 

Soil : Granite and alluvial sands
 

Vinification & ageing : Traditional and semi-carbonic maceration
 

Tasting notes :
Its robe has the intense colour of a deep ruby. Its nose reveals a subtle blend of floral and fruit
aromas. In the mouth, it is powerful but has a very fine taste thanks to its mellow tannins. Moreover,
it is a balanced and harmonious wine, tender and silky.
 

Food & wine pairings :
This Brouilly "Domaine Rolland" goes well with small feathered game or red meat.
 

Serving temperature : 12 to 14 °C
 

Ageing potential : 4 to 5 years