7 Cru Beaujolais
3 Crus
2 Producers
1 Vintage
3 Courses
Join Ex Animo Director, David Clarke, for a focused look at one of France’s most vibrant wine regions. This evening offers a deep dive into the elegance and complexity of Cru Beaujolais, shifting the spotlight away from “Nouveau” and toward the serious, age-worthy prestige of the Crus. Beaujolais is Burgundy’s little brother to the south, with wines of nuance, complexity and class—but without the bond.
We will focus on the volcanic slopes of Côte-de-Brouilly and the high-altitude finesse of Chiroubles. It is a chance to taste seven distinct expressions from the 2022 vintage side-by-side, showing the remarkable depth and variety of the Gamay grape.
– Thursday, 07 May | 7:00 PM
– ANNEXE | Blairgowrie, Johannesburg
The evening features a 3-course menu curated by the Chef Freddie Dias (formerly of The Pot Luck Club) at ANNEXE to complement the acidity and fruit-forward structure of the wines. The new menu at the bistro by the team that brought you Mr Pants Wine Bar promises to be very memorable. Throughout the dinner, we will navigate through these seven selections:
Château Thivin Brouilly ‘Reverdon’ 2022
Château Thivin ‘Côte-de-Brouilly ‘Cuvée Zaccharie’ 2022
Château Thivin ‘Côte-de-Brouilly ‘Les Griottes de Brulhié’ 2022
Château Thivin Côte-de-Brouilly ‘Les Sept Vignes’ 2022
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles ‘Aux Craz’ 2022
Pauline Passot Chiroubles ‘Grille-Midi’ 2022
Domaine de la Grosse Pierre Chiroubles ‘La Grosse Pierre’ 2022
// Sadly no refunds // No under 18s // No assigned seats
