Côte de Brouilly sits within the larger Brouilly appellation. Vineyards are mostly located on the regional hillsides, where fruit tends to ripen a little better. Structured and ageworthy (like wines from Morgon), these wines tend to be meatier and cellar-friendly, showing flavors of dark berries and wet stones. However, one of the Côte de Brouilly’s biggest issues is soil erosion. Local vignerons have been working together for decades to create drainage facilities to release excess water from the appellation’s soaked slopes. The region’s soils are also marked by high levels of diorite, a hard volcanic rock, which gives the wines a distinctly noticeable flavor.

Côte de Brouilly wines are produced in an idyllic natural setting, sometimes referred to as the “green horn”. They are an invitation to explore their tastes and the countryside at the same time. Stroll through the heart of the protected landscapes on the slopes of Mont Brouilly, and discover the geo-site (UNESCO Global Geopark label). Then, relish in the breath-taking beauty of the surroundings and the delicate aromas of a Côte de Brouilly wine