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BEAUJOLAIS
– HISTORY –
Katy and David Duthel, owners of Domaine Ruet
and wonderful differences put a stamp on the wines, with a
long and delicate palate revealing crisp, satisfying tannins.
BROUILLY: THE EPITOME OF GAMAY
Brouilly has been an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC)
since 1938 and is considered to be Beaujolais’ greatest Cru. Its
wines offer the perfect definition of simplicity, pleasure and
good taste. Since 1926, at the foot of Brouilly’s remarkable
vineyard sites, Domaine Ruet’s 19-hectare vineyard has
extended over rolling hills with a magnificent southern aspect.
The granite, stony and shallow soils of northern Beaujolais are
conducive to producing fine wines. “The depth and breadth of
vineyard sites make each appellation unique”, explains Katy
Duthel, the winery’s owner with her husband David. “The
finesse of the wines is exemplified by the rounded, elegant
tannins, a nose which combines sun-filled forest floor and
red fruits, and a closing freshness imparted by the minerality
of the pink granite soil”. The palate is driven by notes of
fine raspberry and blackberry perfumes and spices. Old-vine
Brouilly titillates the tastebuds with its balance, silky tannins
and reassuringly fresh finish instilled by the minerality.
46 SUMMER 2021 GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE