An iconic castle in Brouilly appellation, which range expresses
the richness, diversity and uniqueness of this terroir through parcel selection.
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES 2024
CHARDONNAY

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2016   2017   2018   2019   2020   2021   2022   2023   2024  

Château de Pierreux’s 110 hectares of vines are planted in shallow, well-drained pink granitic, schistous, and siliceous soils which contain deposits of blue porphyry from the volcanic eruptions of Mont Brouilly that date back millions of years.

Several parcels, with promising soil, make up this Beaujolais-Villages Blanc.
« Le Roux », 0,5 hectares, mainly granite soil with clay.
« Le Savigny », 0,7 hectares, principally limestone with some clay.
« Le Gonnu », 3 hectares, chiefly on pink granite. This plot facing west-southwest.


Since the 2020 vintage, a fourth parcel has been added:
«Le grand Vernay», 2.9 hectares, predominantly clay-limestone soil.

The estate was certified High Environmental Value (HVE) in 2020.

Planting density: 8,400 vines/ha & 6,000 vines/ha for "Le Grand Vernay" plot .
Age of the vines: plantation 2009 & 2017 for "Le Grand Vernay" plot.
Pruning: Guyot.

Work philosophy: Growing methods are decided upon vineyard by vineyard according to lutte raisonnée, an environmentally friendly approach. Everything is analysed in detail: risk of disease, the number of harmful and beneficial insects that can be found in each vineyard, the size and number of bunches of grapes per vine, problems with weeds, the health of the vines’ leaves, etc.

Working of the soil: de-earthing, scraping, hoeing between the vines.

This philosophy has 3 objectives:
      - limiting the use of chemicals in the vineyards,
      - re-establishing the vines’ physiological balance,
      - protecting the environment

Chardonnay

The clear, brilliant colour with a beautiful pale gold hue and silvery highlights opens on the nose with an expressive bouquet of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), evolving into notes of milk caramel with a subtle hint of brioche. On the palate, the attack is round and generous, carried by a lovely freshness. The whole is harmonious, with a fine structure and excellent length. Delicate floral notes on the finish bring a soft, seductive, and elegant finale.

After pressing, the musts are cold-set and then slow-fermented at a low temperature (12-16 ° C). 2/3 of the volume produced is vinified in demi-muid (450L) and the rest in vats. Ageing for 9 months on fine lees. One third in new, one third in one wine barrel and the last third in 2 wine barrels.
The blend of the 4 cuvées was carried out one month before bottling.

2024, a year of contrasts, but a promising one for our Chardonnays!
After a mild, rainy winter and spring, the sun was scarce, making plant protection a complex task, although one that was generally well managed. Our Chardonnays flowered under these unstable conditions, leading to coulure and millerandage. August played a decisive role: warm, sunny summer conditions helped to sanitize the vines and restore a healthy balance.
At Château de Pierreux, harvesting began on September 11, in cool, slightly rainy weather that was not very pleasant for the teams, but which ensured that the grapes remained healthy.
A demanding vintage, but one with great qualitative potential!