Château de Pierreux blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC
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Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC 75 cl
Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC is a Chardonnay from Beaujolais with a rounded, creamy structure and finely balanced aromatics. The wine is aged on the fine lees for 9 months and is partially matured in oak barrels. In the glass, it displays a deep golden-yellow colour. The nose combines white flowers with notes of milk caramel, hazelnut and a hint of brioche. On the palate, it is rounded, full-bodied and pleasantly creamy, with subtle floral and brioche notes and a delicate finish.
Producer: Château de Pierreux, Brouilly
Château de Pierreux is located in southern Beaujolais, opposite Mont Brouilly. The origins of the château date back to the 13th century. The estate covers around 250 hectares of land and is surrounded by an extensive vineyard landscape. A large proportion of the vineyards is planted with Gamay, the classic red grape variety of Beaujolais. White wines from Chardonnay are also produced. Château de Pierreux has belonged to Jean-Claude Boisset since 2005. In recent years, the historic estate has been carefully renovated and further developed. The wines are produced according to biodynamic principles and combine their Beaujolais origin with a clear, balanced style.
Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC 2024 in Detail
Aromas & Character
Colour: Deep golden yellow.
Aroma: The nose opens with aromas of white flowers, developing into notes of milk caramel and hazelnut with a hint of brioche.
Character: Rounded and full-bodied on the palate with a pleasant creaminess. Subtle floral and brioche notes accompany a delicate finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Seafood, shellfish, fish and pasta with white sauces.
Ideal for: Fish dishes, seafood, pasta with creamy sauces, light menus and occasions that call for a rounded, finely creamy Chardonnay.
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FAQ
What stylistically defines Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC?
Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC is a rounded, full-bodied Chardonnay with white flowers, milk caramel, hazelnut, brioche and a pleasantly creamy structure.
What role does Chardonnay play in Château de Pierreux Blanc?
Chardonnay gives the wine its floral notes, richness and soft, creamy structure. Ageing on the fine lees and partial maturation in oak barrels add hazelnut, brioche and delicate caramel notes to the aromatic profile.
How is Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC vinified?
The wine is aged on the fine lees for 9 months and is partially matured in oak barrels. This gives it greater roundness, creaminess and aromatic depth.
What does Beaujolais-Villages AOC mean for this white wine?
Beaujolais-Villages AOC is a protected designation of origin within Beaujolais. Château de Pierreux Blanc expresses this origin through Chardonnay with a rounded structure, floral notes and fine creaminess.
What is the ideal serving temperature for Château de Pierreux Blanc?
The ideal serving temperature is 10-12°C. At this temperature, the floral notes, creamy structure and delicate brioche and hazelnut nuances are expressed particularly well.
How is Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC 2024 drinking now?
The 2024 vintage is currently in a youthful, harmonious drinking phase. The floral notes, creaminess and subtle toasted aromas are already clearly expressed; within the stated ageing potential of up to 10 years, the wine can continue to gain poise and depth.
What does Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC pair best with?
It pairs very well with seafood, shellfish, fish and pasta with white sauces.
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Château de Pierreux Blanc Beaujolais-Villages AOC is aimed at lovers of rounded, creamy Chardonnay wines with floral aromatics and delicate brioche and hazelnut notes. A versatile white wine for fish, seafood, shellfish and pasta with white sauces.
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