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Domaine Daniel Bouland Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie 2021

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Domaine Daniel Bouland Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie 2021
Producer Domaine Daniel Bouland
Region, Country Beaujolais, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 21674-750

Named after Daniel Bouland’s daughter, Cuvée Mélanie is drawn from a small, steep, half-hectare plot on the slopes of Mont Brouilly. The 70-year-old vines are rooted on the area’s famous terres bleu (blue-tinted volcanic soils) within the lieu-dit of Tête Noire vines, directly above Château Thivin. It’s this volcanic blue schist that lends the wines of this Cru their unique mineral profile. Bouland’s 0.8-hectare parcel is planted at 12,000 vines per hectare. As with all Bouland’s cuvées, this is a wine born from low yields and natural, whole-bunch fermentation.

Regarding the review from William Kelley, we found more blue fruits in the mix, but let’s not split hairs—this is elite-level Côte de Brouilly. Despite the cooler year, it will complement any food that you would pair with a good Nuits-Saint-Georges and has the potential to improve in the cellar for years to come.

Domaine Daniel Bouland Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Mélanie 2021

Reviews

“Opening in the glass with aromas of raspberries, plums, spices and smoke, the 2021 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Melanie is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with a sweet core of fruit, tangy acids, powdery tannins and penetrating finish. It's one example of a 2021 that I prefer to its riper, more powerful 2020 counterpart.”
92 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Reviews

“Opening in the glass with aromas of raspberries, plums, spices and smoke, the 2021 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Melanie is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with a sweet core of fruit, tangy acids, powdery tannins and penetrating finish. It's one example of a 2021 that I prefer to its riper, more powerful 2020 counterpart.”
92 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

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