Domaine du Riaz
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie and terrines, roasted chicken with herbs, or grilled pork chops.
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine du Riaz, curated by the legendary 'King of Beaujolais' Georges Duboeuf, represents the expressive terroir of the Côte de Brouilly appellation. Crafted entirely from the Gamay grape, this wine benefits from the unique volcanic soils of Mont Brouilly, locally known as 'pierre bleue' or blue diorite. This ancient metamorphic rock infuses the wine with a distinct mineral backbone and elegant structure. Utilizing traditional semi-carbonic maceration, the winemaking process coaxes out vibrant floral aromas of iris and peony alongside juicy blue and red berry flavors, showcasing the joyful yet sophisticated heritage of the region's historic estates.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1964 by Georges Duboeuf, often celebrated as the 'King of Beaujolais', Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is headquartered in Romanèche-Thorins in the Beaujolais region of France. The négociant house revolutionized the region's global profile by championing estate-bottled wines, forging deep partnerships with artisanal growers, and popularizing the annual Beaujolais Nouveau phenomenon worldwide. Managed today by the Duboeuf family, the house remains committed to expressing the nuanced terroirs of Gamay across the ten Beaujolais Crus—such as Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon, and Juliénas—alongside curated bottlings from the Rhône Valley and Pays d'Oc.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Gamay