Domaine Laurent Martray

We had been importing Laurent Martay’s Brouilly and Côte de Brouilly for many years before they joined the ranks of the SAQ’s specialty products. Today, Martray’s Brouilly is a flagship product in its category at the SAQ, showing to those who are sceptical that the appellation can yield far-from-commonplace wines. The Brouilly has been a huge success, as has the exceptional Côte de Brouilly “Les Feuillées.” It is faithful to appellation as it offers up more structure, with a striking minerality and surprising length.

There’s no doubt that the wines of Laurent Martray helped generate interest among Quebecers for Cru Beaujolais. If northern Burgundy is the global standard of pinot noir, the same applies for gamay in Beaujolais, as the region’s recent renaissance testifies. We can only add that Laurent Martray is a charming, welcoming host. Have the urge to visit? You’ll definitely need a GPS, like many wineries in the labyrinthian of backroads of Beaujolais.