2019 Laurent Martray Cote de Brouilly Les Feuillees

2019 Laurent Martray Cote de Brouilly Les Feuillees

2019 Laurent Martray Cote de Brouilly Les Feuillees  is especially compelling, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, warm spices, peonies, licorice and orange rind. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it’s velvety and concentrated, with lively acids and a long, resonant finish. This is well worth seeking out.

Gamay is a light-bodied red wine that’s similar in taste to Pinot Noir. In fact, this variety is a cousin of Pinot Noir and it grows primarily next to Burgundy, France (Pinot motherland) in a region called Beaujolais. Gamay wines are loved for their delicate floral aromas, subtle earthy notes, and surprising ability to pair with food (even fish!). The best part is, you can find high quality Gamay at a much better price than Pinot Noir.

The Côte de Brouilly vineyard is located in the northern part of the Beaujolais, just like the ten other “Seigneurs du Beaujolais” crus that make up the region. This wine appellation benefits from a rare and exceptional terroir, in addition to a privileged exposure compared to its neighbours. The AOC-AOP “côte-de-Brouilly” is a small wine-growing area that extends over 4 communes: Saint Lager, Odenas, Cercié and Quincié-en-Beaujolais.

The vineyard benefits from a remarkable climate, with temperatures that can reach 45°C on the east and south facing slopes, where most of the crops are grown. The climate of this area is said to be semi-continental, with oceanic and Mediterranean influences. In the mountainous terrain of Mont Brouilly, the soils are largely made up of magmatic and eruptive rocks. This very rich terroir offers a multitude of soils, composed of granite, clay, sand and schist.