The Chateau de Pizay is one of the oldest and most famous estates of the Beaujolais region. Since the Middle Ages the fine wines of the Château de Pizay have been appreciated by Beaujolais-lovers across the world. The oldest records date to 1030, when the name Pizay was mentioned for the first time in the charters of the Abbey of Cluny. In 1070, a surrounding wall was erected by the Lords of Pizay. The keep was built in the 14th Century and the classic formal gardens were added in the 18th Century. While it is still the center of winemaking, the main Chateau is now a luxurious 4 star hotel, with an excellent restaurant. Visitors are able to visit the magnificent old cellars that have hosted many famous banquets. The Chateau and grounds are beautifully maintained including a sculpted topiary garden. A fantastic estate for wine, food and relaxation. The vineyard, based in Morgon covers 100 acres in the Appellations of Morgon, Regnie, Beaujolais Villages. and Beaujolais. It also produces a delicious Beaujolais Blanc, Beaujolais Rose and Coteaux Bourguignons, all of which are bottled in the distinctive Pizay bottle. The terrain is granite, covered with a light sandy soil, ideal for the Gamay grape. The Morgon includes parcels on the slopes of the famous Cote de Py from which they produce several special cuvees. Winemaking combines tradition with the use of stainless steel, semi carbonic fermentation and modern temperature control methods to ensure preservation of the fruit and freshness in the wines.HVE The Director and former mayor of Brouilly, Pascal Dufaitre, is dedicated to quality and wine making excellence. Since 1996 they have maintained 5 hectare of Organic vineyards and in 2015 they achieved level 3 "High Environmental Value" Certification
Decanter 91 Alluring Beaujolais with a perfumed nose of black cherries, plums and violets. Very smooth on the palate with vibrancy of fruit and a refreshing,
Tasting Notes Pale plus very dark garnet-purple. Very youthful nose, held back at first, with underlying crushed dark berries and flinty overtones. The taste is very
Wine Enthusiast 90 “From the Grand Cras cru of Morgon, this wine shows a refined structure that melds well with the black fruits and acidity. The
Decanter 92 "This serious wine is still very young. Its black fruits and firm tannins are showing considerable potential, with acidity and a firm
"The Chateau de Pizay is one of the oldest and most highly regarded estates in Beaujolais. Since the Middle Ages, the wines and the grounds
"The Chateau de Pizay is one of the oldest and most highly regarded estates in Beaujolais. Since the Middle Ages, the wines and the grounds
"Deep, crimson, intense. Ripen and stoned fruits, cherry, peach, apricot, kirsch. Strong, well constituted, tannic. Power and fineness." ~Winery Notes
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