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Deep, bright red. Red currant and strawberry aromas, with a floral nuance and a touch of medicinal herbs. A straightforward, lively wine that offers tangy red fruit flavors Read More...
and a touch of bitterness. Finishes dry, with gentle grip and an echo of peppery herbs. " International Wine Cellars
$12.99
"The Dupeuble Beaujolais cuvee for his U.S. importer is sweetly and generously berry-fruited; silken in texture; delightfully threaded with inner-mouth floral perfume; and finishes Read More...
with saliva-inducing, invigorating panache, incorporating hints of pistachio oil and salt. Dupeuble claims none of the vines that produced this are younger than 60 years, and even his nouveau is from vines nearly as old. This will remain delightful for at least the next 2-3 years.
$15.95
*STAFF PICK* -
Veronica
John-Paul Brun's 2010 Domaine Des Terres Dorees, Beaujolais Blanc is 100% Chardonnay, and a pure expression of the grape. Light-Read More...
John-Paul Brun's 2010 Domaine Des Terres Dorees, Beaujolais Blanc is 100% Chardonnay, and a pure expression of the grape. Light-Read More...
bodied with aromas and flavors of Fuji apples, orange blossoms, citrus, and sea spray. A nice backbone of acid holding it all together, making it lively and very enjoyable.
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This crisp, fruit-forward, juicy wine has expressive aromas and flavors of ripe red berries, with nice weight in the mouth. Perferct for spring time menus. The 2009 was our wine of Read More...
the month last November and the 2011 is in the same class. The price for quality is a can't miss.
$13.95
Wine Advocate - "George Duboeuf and his estate-collaborators – for further general comments on whom consult my issue 190 report – harvested from mid-September into the first week of Read More...
October and pronounced themselves reasonably satisfied with the size of their crop as well as its quality. Most of the fruit came in at between 12-12.5% alcohol, with only a small share being chaptalized. And while the manner of extraction typically practiced chez Duboeuf strikes me as serving for rather uniformly deep colors, Duboeuf remarked that the 2010s colored with particular, and surprising, ease. The percentage of wines bottled at the time of my June visit was, predictably, considerably higher than had been the case for the 2009s at the same point on the calendar. Observing conventions established in the aforementioned previous report, I have made reference to aging potential only for any wines that I expect might be worth following for longer than a couple of years, and where I have identified a wine solely by appellation, it represents a so-called “Selections Georges Duboeuf” cuvee, adorned with his company’s signature flower labels. I also tasted on this occasion several late-released, wooded “prestige” bottlings – rendered in 1,000-2,500 volumes – which however were not destined to appear in U.S. markets."
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eROBERT PARKER 91-92 POINTS: "Lapalu’s 2010 Brouilly Croix des Rameaux – from an exposed, high-elevation, late-harvested parcel and tasted as a pre-Read More...
assemblage from older barrique – is more concentrated as well as focused than this year’s Cuvee des Fous, which explains why he reversed his usual serving order. Black raspberry and cassis shadowed by framboise distillate and almond extract inform the nose as well as a finely-tannic yet (despite modest alcohol) glycerin-rich and (given the absence of sulfur) surprisingly vivacious palate, with suggestions of iodine, walnut oil, crushed stone and salt informing a piquant, mouthwatering, vibrant finish. Ideally stored, this should be deliciously fascinating to follow over the next half dozen years."
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"This delightful “sunbeam” nectar wears a pretty, red silk dress. Its subtle perfume delicately blends red fruit and especially fl owers, with the most exquisite femininity. A fresh, Read More...
tender mouth offers soft and graceful charm. Distinctively restrained and sensuous. To be savored during the springtime beauty of youth." WJDEUTSCH.COM
$19.99
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "Nicole Chanrion - who, amazingly, said she began picking last year already on September 10, yet at 12.7% potential alcohol - Read More...
had only bottled her 2010 Cote de Brouilly two days before she poured it for me. Scents of fresh black raspberry set the tone for a vivacious and juicy, yet surprisingly plush palate on which piquant notes of huckleberry, toasted pecan, and crushed stone serve for counterpoint and savory salinity for saliva-inducement. This is a fine exhibition of Chanrion's talents and those of the 2010 vintage. I would expect it to perform well for at least 4-5 more years. (The - at least, by this estate's standards - deep, dark 2009, on which I reported in issue 190, is like many of that vintage currently showing its tannic teeth and bitter edge, yet also its complexity.)"
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Wine of the Week
October 13, 2012|By S. Irene Virbila | Los Angeles Times
This is the latest from the oldest estate on Mont Brouilly in Beaujolais built in the 15th century. Read More...
This is the latest from the oldest estate on Mont Brouilly in Beaujolais built in the 15th century. Read More...
But that wouldn't mean anything if the wine weren't so well made and delicious. Château Thivin, still run by the Geoffray family, who purchased the estate at the end of the 19th century, has vineyards planted with mostly 50-year-old Gamay vines, one reason these wines have such character.
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WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 - "A big and powerful wine with a vibrant, rich texture. Dense black plum and ripe berry fruits push through the firm tannins. Read More...
The wine is smooth and perfumed with a big spicy aftertaste. Drink now, or keep for 2–3 years."
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La Chapelle des Bois" is one of the 13 named vineyards in the Fleurie appellation area.
A really pretty deep robe
the nose shows opennes, riche and fruity marked by notes Read More...
A really pretty deep robe
the nose shows opennes, riche and fruity marked by notes Read More...
of red fruits (strawberries)
$22.99
David Schildknecht Wine Advocate 91 Points
"Brun’s tank-raised 2010 Fleurie – from the Grille-Midi sector, although he confines the use of that name on the label to his Read More...
cuvee from older vines and better parcels – leads with sour cherry and purple plum wreathed in iris and peony. Its crunchy fruit counterpoised with beef marrow and nut oil richness on a fine-grained palate, this finishes with saliva-stimulating persistence, citrus zest and salt adding to its sense of irresistible invigoration. Look for at least 3-4 years of mental and sensual stimulation."
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"While clos are present in legions in Côte d'Or, they are very rare in Beaujolais. Le Clos des Quatre Vents comprises 30 acres and the vineyards surround a beautiful building screened Read More...
by pine trees along the hill that borders the village of Fleurie.
Forty-four acres of vineyards were owned by Dr. Darroze from 1955 until 2005. From 2005 his wife and children took over the management of the property. Lovingly tended by winemakers Bruno and Andre Montangeron Marion, Clos des Quatre Vents has excellent exposure and magnifi cent granite soil. Georges Duboeuf has purchased the entire production of the estate for 30 years. Intense, glossy garnet red. Strong nose of jammy black fruit with hints of pepper. This Fleurie surprises you with a very good tannic structure full of fi nesse and elegance. Long fi nish. Ages well." WJDEUTSCH.COM
Forty-four acres of vineyards were owned by Dr. Darroze from 1955 until 2005. From 2005 his wife and children took over the management of the property. Lovingly tended by winemakers Bruno and Andre Montangeron Marion, Clos des Quatre Vents has excellent exposure and magnifi cent granite soil. Georges Duboeuf has purchased the entire production of the estate for 30 years. Intense, glossy garnet red. Strong nose of jammy black fruit with hints of pepper. This Fleurie surprises you with a very good tannic structure full of fi nesse and elegance. Long fi nish. Ages well." WJDEUTSCH.COM
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