An iconic castle in Brouilly appellation, which range expresses
the richness, diversity and uniqueness of this terroir through parcel selection.
BROUILLY 2025
RÉSERVE DU CHÂTEAU

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2024   2025  

The vineyards of the Beaujolais region are very hilly. They are delimited on one side by the foothills of France’s Massif Central mountain range and overlook the Saône River’s floodplain between Mâcon and Lyon. Nestled at the foot of Mont Brouilly, Château de Pierreux is one of the most beautiful residences in the Beaujolais region.

Several centuries of history have shaped this ancient 13th-century fortified house of which two towers still stand today. The castle was renovated several times over the centuries. Its vaulted cellars date back to the 17th century while the current building was erected in the 19th century.

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.

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

Planting density: 6,000 to 10,000 vines/ha
Age of the vines: 10 to 70 years. 40% of plots are over 40 years old.
Pruning: Gobelet & Cordon

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.

100% Gamay

With a beautiful deep ruby color and violet highlights, this Brouilly opens with floral notes, blueberry cream, and hints of spice. The palate is broad and generous, revealing flavors of dark fruits and peonies. The tannins are present yet silky. The characteristic mineral touch of Pierreux wines is also noticeable.

A sorting was carried out upon arrival of the harvest to perfect the cuvée and enhance its quality. The grapes were 100% destemmed to allow extended maceration, highlighting the potential of our Gamay without extracting the drying tannins from the stems, then vinified in concrete tanks. Fermentation was relatively slow, between 22 and 28°C, with daily punch-downs and a maceration period of 12 to 18 days, including 2 to 4 rack-and-return operations at the end of maceration.
Ageing took place in 50 hL oak casks for 18 months to develop structure, soften the tannins, and allow gentle micro-oxygenation.

Its concentration and generosity allow us to enjoy it now, while also offering the potential to age for 8 to 10 years.

The 2025 vintage is characterized by very early ripening, in line with sunny years such as 2015 or 2018. After a cool winter and a balanced spring, the growing cycle was accelerated by marked climatic contrasts: heavy rainfall in June, intense summer heat, and a heatwave in August. This water stress promoted berry concentration, while disease pressure remained almost nonexistent.
Harvesting began on August 25 and continued through mid-September. Yields were reduced due to hail and drought, but thanks to rigorous vineyard management and careful vinification, the grapes show fine concentration, deep color, and well-structured tannins. Early tastings point to a highly promising vintage, rich in complexity, in the tradition of the great sun-filled years.