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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
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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
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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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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)
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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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This purple, garnet Fleurie is a treat. The nose delivers loads of cherries with a hint of tar. On the palate it is quite powerful and offers luscious raspberry and plum cherry aromas.
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BURGHOUND 92 POINTS "OUTSTANDING" - "A highly expressive and overtly floral nose also offers up notes of earth, pepper and spice hints. There is impressive Read More...
intensity and richness to the brooding, powerful and very firmly structured medium-bodied flavors that possess outstanding length on the austere, backward and clearly built-to-age finish. I would only buy this with the intent to age it as it's not likely to be a wine that will drink well young but on the other hand, it should be great in time."
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"This 19th-Century castle is situated right in the heart of AOC Cru Juliénas, in a locality known as Les Capitans. Centuries-old cedar trees in the stately gardens stand as tall sentinels Read More...
of a long, illustrious past. The remarkably old vines form one single, undivided vineyard circling the estate, and benefit from optimal soil and microclimate conditions. South-southeast hillside exposure to the sun allows the grapes to attain perfect ripening before they are harvested. This wine displays a sumptuous deep red color. its intense, complex nose offers an array of fruits, from peach to raspberry and black currant, with a subtle touch of cinnamon. Ample structure and excellent balance will allow this wine to age in bottle quite gracefully." WJDEUTSCH.COM
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eROBERT PARKER 89-90+ POINTS: "The Chateau des Jacques 2010 Morgon Cote de Py manages to display considerable richness while preserving juicy fresh Read More...
fruit vivacity and incorporating an abundance of fine tannin, which as de Castelnau acknowledges reflects an emphasis on pigeage that was especially pronounced with this cuvee. Smoked meat, peat, and crushed stone add depth and this finishes with impressive persistence, even if a touch of tannin seems, for now, to have the last word. I suspect this will be worth following for 4-6 years but would like to revisit it a year from now."
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Gentle nose. Very clean, layered and elegant. A grab bag of red and black fruit played up by sweet strawberry, cinnamon and pepper. Shows the range and substance of Gamay by exhibiting Read More...
balance and textural complexity that would make many high-end Pinot Noir producers jealous—or hopefully, inspired.
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