Château Thivin - Beaujolais - Clos de Rochebonne - White - 2023

Wine:

Born on the famous limestone terroir of the ‘golden stones’, the 2023 white Clos de Rochebonne Beaujolais is a yearly success. This emblematic white Beaujolais wine expresses all the quality of the Chardonnay grape, with notes of flowers, dried fruit and a fine maturity. The right amount of oak frames this full-bodied, finely buttered and sapid wine. A little marvel to match with trout with beurre blanc or lake fish, a favourite of Olivier Poussier, the best sommelier in the world, rated 92/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pressed with a pneumatic press, then fermented and matured on fine lees for 8 months in barrels of 1 to 10 wines.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Floral notes, hints of dried fruit, and impressive ripeness.

Palate:

With excellent balance and well-integrated oak, this wine offers a rich, textured profile with a subtle buttery touch, combining depth and vibrant flavor.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, pan-fried frogs with fine herbs, river fish: trout with beurre blanc or hazelnut sauce, lake fish: féra or arctic char.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

With 3 stars from the Guide des meilleurs Vins de France (RVF), Château Thivin remains a Beaujolais icon, demonstrating its excellence with elegance. Robert Parker even ranks it among the world’s top 20 best-value wines. The reason is clear: these wines boast a refined style, providing the ideal expression for Gamay’s juicy character. We have been selecting this estate for many years; its international acclaim is well established.