Mont Brouilly itself gives its name to the Côte de Brouilly, one of the smallest appellations of the Beaujolais region in south-central France. The stone in question is of Early Devonian age and consists of altered volcanic rocks—perhaps greenschist or blueschist minerals account for the color and the name.
The rich mineral nutrients, dry summers, and good sun exposure on Mont Brouilly combine with the Gamay grape to yield a deeply colored wine with a bouquet of cherries and somewhat tart flavor profile, at least from this vintner and vintage.
Read a little more about the Côte de Brouilly on the Beaujolais.com site.
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