Thivin 'Cuvee Zaccharie' Cote de Brouilly 2023

Thivin 'Cuvee Zaccharie' Cote de Brouilly 202393 pts Vinous Media Drinking Window 2027 2045 The 2023 Cte de Brouilly Cuve Zaccharie is, as usual, a barrel selection aged in Burgundy barrels for 12 months with 10% new wood. This has a more sensual bouquet with luxurious red berry fruit, allspice and light fireside ash scents blossoming in the glass. The palate is medium bodied, harmonious and poised with silky tannins, a fine bead of acidity and a pure, slightly peppery note that fans out on the

enjoyed for its youthful freshness

with one of the best entry-level offerings in the region

including Port

The vines are grown in varied soils including clay and limestone

Varieties: Mostly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau)

65% Pinot Nero

92-94 The Wine Advocate

The 2022 is on the fruitier side

with sweet tobacco

It was bottled in November 2020

The final blend is assembled

and they had to do a green harvest to correct that