Daniel Bouland Cuvee Melanie Côte de Brouilly '23

This Côte de Brouilly from the renowned Daniel Bouland glows with a deep, ruby garnet color. The nose is intense and beautifully defined, offering a vibrant bouquet of crushed red berries, blueberry, iris, and a distinct granitic, flinty minerality that is signature to the blue stone slopes of this cru. On the palate, it is structured and energetic, with a silky yet firm texture, fine-grained tannins, and a vibrant acidity that carries flavors of red cherry, blood orange, and white pepper. The finish is long, precise, and wonderfully refreshing. Made from old vines and crafted using semi-carbonic maceration, this wine perfectly captures the tension between the powerful fruit of Gamay and the intense mineral drive of its volcanic terroir. Earning 94 points for its breathtaking balance and complexity, it is a sublime pairing for roasted guinea fowl, duck confit, or mushroom risotto.