The Brisson family has lived in Beaujolais, France since 1431. Centuries of experience in this storied region have given them a deep understanding of the terroir and how best to communicate its unique qualities in their wines. Even at the village level, their wines are superior in quality yet easy drinking and parable with a variety of foods. 

Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruits with a jammy taste of sweet cherry. Lighter bodied but with a complexity, calm acidity and richness that will make for a fun pairing. Earthiness peaks through as the wine evolves in the glass.

Serve With: Delicious as an aperitif with charcuterie but also substantial enough to pair with lamb or homemade burgers

Country France
Region Beaujolais
Farming Sustainable (Terra Vitis)
Soil Sand, Granite soils.
Varieties Gamay
Alcohol 12.5%
Winemaking Gérard Brisson's Beaujolais-Villages parcel is located in the the village of Régnié. The grapes are all harvested by hand from 50 year old vines and then crushed in whole bunches. A cold maceration takes place to concentrate the fruit before the temperature-controlled fermentation. 

About the Producer

The Brissons have been a winegrowers family from father to son for four generations. Michel Brisson, Gérard's father, assumed ownership of Domaine Brisson in 1956. He eagerly devoted himself to introducing modern production methods in the vineyard and cellar and updating the domain's equipment. Gérard joined the family business in 1974 after becoming a winemaker. When his father died in 1980, Gérard carried on the development of the property, with a focus on thoughtful and environmentally sound management practices. Now his son Louis has joined him in managing the business. For eleven consecutive years Domaine Gérard Brisson has been recognized as a Premier Grand Vin Classé (Guide des Vins de France) for the excellence of their Beaujolais Grand Cru Morgon. Domaine Brisson also holds TERRA VITIS certification for their commitment to sustainable farming in their vineyards. Domaine Brisson has been practicing sustainable viticulture (agriculture raisonnée) since the 1970s.