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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 87 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by acyso on 2/18/2024 & rated 85 points: One last round at Jade Court (Chicago, IL): From magnum. Not a fan of this. Shows some stemmy green qualities (like 2011 red Burgundy) and there's a thinness on the palate that I haven't noticed in this bottling in the past. A bit weedy, and of course there is plenty of the unpleasant sucralose quality of gamay here. (755 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 11/6/2023: Totally in the zone though lots of room to grow, black cherry, cocoa, flowers and spice. Bright acids, suave tannins, long minerally finish. A- (626 views) | | | Tasted by philmtl on 10/26/2023: Great drinking: tart cherries, florals, earth and oak spices. Complex and lovely. Blind guesses were Burgundy Pinot and Alsatian Pinot. (660 views) | | | Tasted by vintage_whine on 10/6/2023: pure and mineral driven still quite fresh and youthful. out of magnum (692 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 8/2/2022: Young but drinking well.Black cherry, flowers, a little mocha. Long, crunchy, fresh. B+/A- (1327 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 7/6/2022: Initially too cold, really nice once it warmed a bit- Black cherry, coffee, smoke and a long herby finish. A-/B+ (1169 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 5/24/2022 & rated 91 points: This has aged well. Ripe raspberry and a lot of earthy flavors, with acidity in nice balance. (1217 views) | | | Tasted by tazerowe on 3/20/2022 flawed bottle: Massively corked (1306 views) | | | Tasted by EhrlichDY on 10/19/2021: Lat bottle and this 10 year old Bojo shows fully mature to my taste. No more hard edges but still showing decent acidity. The palate is in the earthy zone with wisps of red fruit. I'm guessing this will be fine for 5 more years. A satisfying Beaujolais but nothing special. (1773 views) | | | Tasted by R.H. on 7/31/2021: Drinking great now (1458 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 5/25/2021: Wow, in a good place. Black and red cherry, dirt, smoke, a touch of mocha. Lovely mouthfeel, perfect balance. Long. A- (1709 views) | | | Tasted by JWG on 10/23/2018 & rated 92 points: Still young, but I needed to use it for a dinner that called for just this lovely piece of Beaujolais. Bright, young, fresh nose and delicious fruit. (3683 views) | | | Tasted by Italiana on 8/8/2018: Drinking very well right now. From magnum, deep ruby, lots of aromatics, good Gamay fruit shines, medium body, balanced, a pleasure to drink. (3406 views) | | | Tasted by Jeanda on 1/10/2018 & rated 86 points: Nez fermé. Bouche bien équilibrée et soyeuse mais manquant complètement d'intensité aromatique. Fermeture ou déclin prématuré ? (3752 views) | | | Tasted by Chris Newport on 12/24/2017: A little less primary than the last bottle, with some coaxing, a nicely balanced and flavorful wine emerges. Nothing profound, but a nice drink. No harm on trying on now. (3595 views) | | | Tasted by JEP007 on 11/24/2017 & rated 90 points: Nuances of strawberry, mineral, and dried prunes. Completely lighter and softer than I remember last year, almost seems watered down. Very easy to drink, but nothing memorable and expected more, maybe bottle variation? (3708 views) | | | Tasted by EhrlichDY on 11/2/2017 & rated 89 points: Another year in bottle has served this wine well as it continues to soften. Again, this is a terroir vintage and the flavors are savory and earthy. The wine is nicely balanced and drinks much easier than it had in past years. It will continue to age gracefully so no rush. (2538 views) | | | Tasted by WST on 10/7/2017 & rated 91 points: My second of two magnums. I went deep on the Griffe this vintage, but somehow forgot to buy enough Tardive.
This is drinking beautifully now, but the structure as well as the time it took to open up in the glass suggest its best days are still to come. The fresh dark berry fruit sings; lots of energy and poise/balance. I love this wine, and I'm regretful I'm down to my last magnum. I hope the Griffes are as good. (2537 views) | | | Tasted by WST on 9/18/2017: Great bottle. I was surprised how open and accessible this was from a magnum. I wished I had bought more of this vintage. Nice structure and balance. (2275 views) | | | Tasted by Kirk Grant on 5/29/2017: FROM MAGNUM:
This was just easy to love...and in a great space. While the structure was obvious, it was not forbidding. In time this could very well be something awe-inspiring. While it's easy to love now, patience does seem to be rewarded with this bottle. (2694 views) | | | Tasted by Peter Kleban on 4/16/2017: ** (maybe a bit more)
Took 30 min or so to open up. Bright and fruity, but if memory serves, not as lively as other vintages of the ordinary Clos de Roilette (2009 and 2010). Very smooth and drinkable, however, went well with roast chicken.
11/25/21:
Much evolved in four years. Now it's long, gentle and sophisticated. Worked well with a Thanksgiving menu. Worth the wait. I upped its rating. (2510 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot1313 on 3/3/2017 & rated 92 points: REBUY - YES, Soft, nice aroma, soft tannins, drinking very well. Long finish, Very good, Enjoyable, Glad I have more! (2372 views) | | | Tasted by Chris Newport on 12/27/2016: Nice bottle of Tardive that seems to be in a good place for drinking. Still primary with grapey dark fruit and raspy tannins but the acidity is provides a nice uplifting affect. Don't hesitate to try one now... not sure what age will bring. (2526 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 10/23/2016 & rated 91 points: Decanted for 30 mins. Medium bright purple color. Nose of black cherry, plum, earthy forest floor, some iron and herbs. Very nice. Similar flavors on the palate with juicy dark red berry fruit, pomegranate, iron and minerals. Medium to medium+ acid, medium tannin and body. Very balanced all around. Drinking great at the moment. (2704 views) | | | Tasted by EhrlichDY on 9/26/2016: The wine has softened a bit since my last bottle three years ago and is entering approachability. This a great food wine and tends towards earth and savory flavors. Perhaps there is some fruit lingering under the remaining tannin but it's good enough just the same. (2523 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Coudert Producer Website (U.S. Importer)Coudert Fleurie Clos de la Roilette Cuvée TardiveThe Clos de la Roilette, in the village of Fleurie, covers nine hectares of one of the best slopes in the Beaujolais Crus. The clos has an eastern exposure, borders the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, and produces wines that are beautiful when young and have the capacity to age 5-10 years, depending on the vintage.
In the 20's, when the Fleurie appellation was first created, the former landowner was infuriated with losing the Moulin-à-Vent appellation under which the clos had previously been classified. He created a label, using a photograph of his racehorse Roilette, and used the name Clos de la Roilette, without mentioning Fleurie. The owner vowed not to sell a drop of his wine on the French market and the production went to Switzerland, Germany and England.
By the mid-1960s, the owner's heirs had lost interest in the clos and a large portion of the land had gone wild and untended. In 1967, Fernand Coudert bought this poorly maintained estate, and replanted the vineyards. His son Alain joined him in 1984, and has been the winemaker since.
The Couderts say their particular terroir (mainly clay and manganese), and the age of their vines (25 to 33 years-old) account for the richness of their wine. It has a deep blackcurrant color with a hint of purple, a restrained nose of crème de cassis, a rich, full mouth with aromas of cassis, black cherries, and a nutty character, and finishes with zesty acidity. This is a wine that ages gracefully and takes on the aromatic character of a Pinot Noir.
With the 1998 vintage, the Couderts introduced a new wine, Cuvée Christal, which is lighter and meant to drink younger. Also, a few vintages ago, they started a selection of old vines cuvée that is partially aged in older oak barrels. They call this Cuvée Tardive, meaning that it needs more aging time and has even greater longevity than the Clos cuvée.GamayPlant RobezClos de la Roilette On weinlagen-infoFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Beaujolais Vins du Beaujolais (L’Union des Vignerons du Beaujolais)
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Wine Scholar Guild Vintage Chart & Ratings
# 2009 Vintage Notes:
"There will be a lot of absolutely delicious Beaujolais to try in 2009, as it is indeed a very good, atypically ripe and opulent vintage for Beaujolais. As others here have mentioned, the Louis-Dressner and Kermit Lynch portfolios cover many of the very best estates (with an honorable mention for importer Weygandt-Metzler), and just choosing from their strip labels is a very good jumping off point. As a quick primer, the three best Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages producers that I regularly cross paths with are the aformentioned Jean-Paul Brun and his Domaine Terres Dorées, Pierre Chermette of Domaine du Vissoux and Domaine Dupeuble from the Kermit Lynch's portfolio. I also find the Beaujolais-Villages from Joseph Drouhin consistently excellent and very classic in style and like all of this firm's Beaujolais, a completely underrated source for very top drawer Crus and B-Villages.
Amongst the Cru Beaujolais, it is important to keep in mind(again as folks have mentioned already) that certain villages tend to produce much more structured wines, and this will be very evident in a powerful vintage like 2009. In general terms, the wines from Moulin-a-Vent, Morgon and Cote de Brouilly are going to demand a bit of bottle age to really start to drink well in 2009, and these may not be the best growers to focus on when tasting through the vintage to draw your own conclusions. But in these appellations, if you keep in mind that what you are tasting is likely going to need five years of bottle age to really blossom from these crus, you cannot go wrong with Kermit Lynch's "Gang of Five" producers- Thevenet, Lapierre, Foillard, Breton are four of the five- as well as Georges Descombes and Louis et Claude Desvignes from Louis-Dressner. I also like very much the Morgons made by Louis Jadot and Joseph Drouhin for the big houses, and Jean-Paul Brun also makes a very good example of Morgon.
In Moulin-a-Vent, Louis Jadot's Chateau des Jacques makes a very good range- though always structured when young- and Bernard Diochon is excellent year in and year out. Pierre Chermette also makes superb Moulin-a-Vent and the Drouhin version is consistently exceptional. In Cote de Brouilly, the two most exciting producers are Nicole Chanrion and Chateau Thivin (both represented by Kermit Lynch). The Chanrion is usually very accessible out of the blocks for this very stony terroir (it is an extinct volcano), while the Chateau Thivin bottlings demand time and are usually tight and structured when young. Better to try the delicious straight Brouilly from Chateau Thivin if you want to drink one of their wines out of the blocks, as that never demands patience and is lovely.
In the less structured Cru villages, wines I particularly like are the aformentioned Clos de la Roilette in Fleurie (they are the Chateau Yquem of the village- though their vines are right on the Moulin-a-Vent border and the wine used to be sold as Moulin-a-Vent before the AOC went into effect, so they are a bit more structured than most Fleuries), Cedric Chignard, Jean-Paul Brun and Pierre Chermette are all very, very good sources. Domaine Diochon in Moulin-a-Vent also makes a good Fleurie, as does Joseph Drouhin. In general these will be more floral, open and sappy bottles of Beaujolais out of the blocks and they will be delicious from the get-go.
In St. Amour, Domaine des Billards makes absolutely brilliant wines and is one of my favorite producers in all of Beaujolais. In Julienas, Michel Tete is the star producer, but I also like the Drouhin bottling from here very well indeed. There are many more outstanding bottlings to be found scattered thorughout the crus and I am sure that I am forgetting several worthy estates, but this at least will give you a good "to do" list to get started with the vintage. The only '09s I have tasted thus far are the Joseph Drouhin wines, which I tasted through in Beaune in March, and they are deep, sappy and beautifully soil-driven. If all the other top estates have made wines in this style, then this is indeed going to be a very special vintage for the region. But with the wines from Morgon and Moulin-a-Vent, you may do better trying a few bottles from either the 2006 or 2007 vintage if you can find them well-stored, as these are less structured vintages and both are beginning to really drink well from these villages." - John Gilman
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"The 2014 vintage in Beaujolais is absolutely terrific and probably, along with 2011, the best vintage in the region since 2005. The region has had a bit of a rollercoaster ride in the last few years, with an absolutely phenomenal vintage in 2011 (particularly for those of us who like to age our Beaujolais for several years prior to serving), one of the most difficult growing seasons in recent memory in 2012, a good, solid classic vintage in 2013, and now, again, another truly outstanding vintage in 2014." - John Gilman
"2014 [...] vintage is a return to the mineral-cracked freshness and explosive low-alcohol red fruit the cru level wines of this region are famous for but have lacked since 2010/2011 (without the potentially hard/green/diffuse/underripe character found in many 2012/2013's)." - Jon Rimmerman
"the 2014s exhibit lively berry and floral character punctuated by zesty minerality. The wines are concentrated yet not heavy, and show good structure without coming off as outsized. Many producers I visited in June described the wines as a hybrid of the 2010s and 2011s, combining the structure of the earlier vintage and the fruit intensity of the latter. As such, the 2014s, as a group, are hugely appealing right now but I have no doubt that they will reward another three to five years of aging. Many of the brawniest 2014s have the material to see them through a decade or more of life but by that point they’ll have little resemblance to most peoples’ notion of Beaujolais, so I’d advise drinking almost all of the ‘14s before they hit their tenth birthday." - Josh Raynolds
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Vinification will not be straightforward and the 2015 vintage will be a reflection of the quality of the winemaker." - Jean Loron
"the wines have the potential to age and evolve beautifully" - Michael Apstein
# 2016 Vintage Notes:
"a harvest of soft, amply fruity wines, though without the depth and density of the outstanding 2015 harvest." - Wine Scholar Guild
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Trade body InterBeaujolais has said the 2018 harvest in the region will “go down in history as a legendary vintage” alongside the likes of 2017, 2015 and 2009." - Rupert Millar
#2018 Vintage Notes:
"The heatwave of July and August led growers to anticipate rich, high-alcohol wines akin to the excellent, but atypical, 2015s. However, probably due to the reserves of groundwater accumulated prior to June 20th, the 2018s are, as a rule, fresher, with slightly higher acidity and considerably lower alcohol than their counterparts from 2015. There is, nonetheless, an appealing fleshiness or rondeur to many 2018s, which suggests they won’t keep for as long as the more mineral 2017s – which are really hitting their stride now – but makes them highly seductive from the word go.
Another interesting theme, which we encountered in wines from various domaines across different crus, is a Cabernet Franc-like leafy character towards the back of the palate, which contributes an extra degree of freshness and buvabilité." Will Heslop Fleurie The single vineyards on weinlagen-info |
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