Château de La Chaize

Fleurie 2022

Beaujolais

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Château de La Chaize is a crown jewel of Beaujolais and classified as a French national heritage site due to its magnificent garden designed by André Le Nôtre, renowned landscape architect to King Louis XIV of France. All wines are made exclusively from estate vineyards and are proudly certified organic, starting with the 2022 Brouilly wines and Fleurie from 2023.

Winemaking

Each plot is vinified separately. Fermentation in stainless steel, accompanied by semi-carbonic maceration. 10% whole cluster fermentation.

Vintage

A fiercely hot and dry summer in 2022 led to reduced yields, but the concentrated fruit from the arid conditions resulted in fantastically rich and flavorful wines.

Reviews

James Suckling - April 12, 2024 “An elegant and fragrant Fleurie that has the light-footed character and floral delicacy we associate with this appellation. The wine's structure is very discreet, completely beneath the surface on the front palate, then slowly emerging in the long, precise finish."

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Other Wines by this Producer

Côte de Brouilly "Chavannes"

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This vineyard's unique terroir features pink granite soils that foster deep root exploration and optimal grape cultivation conditions; a seriously complex Beaujolais with exceptional character.

Fleurie Lieu-Dit "La Chapelle des Bois"

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Situated in one of Chaize’s seven cadastral localities of the Fleurie appellation, La Chapelle des Bois occupies one of the finest terroirs in Fleurie and is currently under consideration for Premier Cru classification.

Brouilly Lieu-Dit "La Chaize" Monopole

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Located right behind the Château, this 22-hectare monopole lieu-dit gathers all the characteristics of a great terroir, boasting a south east exposure, steep slope, deep granitic soil, and old vines.

Brouilly

Beaujolais, France

A blend of select vineyard sites owned by Chaize, situated around the historic Château. Capturing the essence of Brouilly Cru du Beaujolais, known for its ideal granite soil for Gamay, this wine delights with a harmonious blend of complexity and fruity aromas, showcasing the terroir's finesse.