2020 Alex Foillard Cote de Brouilly Beaujolais

Importer Notes:Just south of Morgon lies the Cte-de-Brouilly, acruwhose imposing slopes and strikingly rocky soil imbue Gamay grapes with power and drive that, in examples like this one, can be more reminiscent of Rhne wines than of your stereotypical dainty Beaujolais. Alex Foillard fashions a Cte-de-Brouilly that strikes a deeper register, saturating the senses with tooth-staining fruit, gritty earth, and just a touch of the good funk. A note of iron lends itself to hearty gulps alongside braised pork shoulder, spice-crusted brisket, or a rare ribeye. Youll appreciate another take on Beaujolais.

Anthony Lynch (Kermit Lynch)