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Henry Fessy - Brouilly label
Henry Fessy - Brouilly bottle

Henry Fessy - Brouilly 2017

Red Wine

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Item# 10946-17

Appellation

Brouilly is the northern most Cru of Beaujolais, it is also one of the most famous and largest. The vines are planted on steep slopes. From a distance, Mont Brouilly looks like a volcano. There is a small chapel at the top built in 1857 to place the vineyard under the protection of the Virgin Mary.

Estate

Located in the heart of Brouilly since 1888, Henry Fessy is family company specializing in the production of Beaujolais Crus. The domaine covers almost 70 hectares and includes vineyards in the appellations of Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Chénas, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Régnié, Saint Amour, Beaujolais-Villages, Beaujolais and Beaujolais Blanc. The vines are an average of 50 years old and are trained in the traditional manner en Goblet, which are individual low bush vines. The domaine's vineyards are managed with sensitivity towards the environment with intervention only taking place when it is necessary and beneficial. This philosophy allows them to produce characterful wines which express a true sense of place and origin.

Food pairing

Pair this red with bold cheeses, T-bone steak or ribeyes, barbequed red meats, charcuterie and refined hors d'oeuvres.

Technical data

Appellation: Brouilly - Cru du Beaujolais
Varietal: 100 % Gamay
Estate vines: 7.5 ha
Average Vine: Age 50 years
Soil composition: Granite and Schist
Pruning: Gobelet
Harvest: Manual
Density of Vines: 10 000 vines/ha
Average yield: 40-50 hl/ha