484
484 works within Côte de Brouilly, the smallest and most elevated cru of Beaujolais. The appellation sits on granite slopes in the region's south, where Gamay thrives in conditions that yield wines of particular structure and depth. The winery's Côte de Brouilly expresses the cru's characteristic mineral tension and red-fruit intensity—a wine that reflects both the terroir's volcanic foundation and Gamay's natural acidity. Wine Enthusiast has rated the wine at 89.4, placing it within the upper range of critical assessment. Côte de Brouilly demands slightly cooler cellaring than its Beaujolais neighbors and rewards patience; the wines often develop complexity over five to seven years. 484 operates in a region where Gamay has been cultivated for centuries, yet the modern expression of Côte de Brouilly remains distinctly contemporary—neither heavy nor frivolous, but precise.
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Wine Enthusiast