Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly 2023 Plavac Mali or Vietnamese rice wine

or Vietnamese rice wine

after nearly 15 years at the helm as the oenologist for the famed Alvaro Palacios

Varna and Naz-Sciaves at 1950-2450 feet above sea level (600-750mt)

The Le Puy team is currently refurbishing the cellar and planting vines to fill in the rows’ many gaps

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Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly 2023 Plavac Mali or Vietnamese rice wineThivin's Cte de Brouilly parcels are predominantly south facing and are planted entirely with Gamay vines that average 50 years of age. The soil is plowed and composted regularly while cover crops are left between some rows to encourage microbiotic activity. Absolutely no insecticides are used. On a slope with a grade of 48% and crumbly surface, implementing these techniques is essential to safeguard the soil from erosion, but it isn't easy! Each