Domaine les Roches Bleues 2006 Tasting Notes

Côte de Brouilly Des Lys 2004

2004 was a classic vintage with good temperature throughout the season and moderate rainfall. Our vineyard - high on the slopes of Mont Brouilly - benefited from a long ripening period, resulting in a wine with superb, ripe tannins and good balancing acidity.

Our exclusive Des Lys is still deep in colour - showing a youthful purple at present. The bouquet is typical Gamay, with raspberries and blackberries and a hint of spice, and on the palate it is rich and fruity with a clean fresh finish. The blue granite soils create wines with beautiful acidity and the structure to mature well; and the 2004 vintage will age more gracefully than the fruitier 2003s. It is a perfect example of Cru Beaujolais!

This is a tremendously versatile wine as it can be drunk on its own, but is best with barbecues, grilled meat and casseroles. It also works extremely well with fish and hard cheeses or pasta. Like all the best Cru wines it will mature well over the next five years - during which time it will develop complex secondary aromas and flavours.