Dupré-Goujon Côte de Brouilly “Pavé” 2023

The Domaine Dupré-Goujon is quietly becoming a leading domaine in the Beaujolais. Winemaker Sebastien Dupré and Guillaume Goujon are crafting outstanding wines that elevate the potential of the gamay grape. Part of the Dupré-Goujon recipe is an extended elevage (for their reds) of over two years, first in barrels, and then in tanks. This is nearly unheard-of patience in the Beaujolais, but the results speak for themselves.

Their Côte de Brouilly “Pavé” has a musical scale on the label, and it is an apt descriptor. There is an elegant flow to this wine across the palate, with floral violet notes joining the ripe raspberry fruit and spice. It’s a bit fleshier than the 6-3-1, with a longer intensity and a bit more finesse.