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Wine Education Service - Old Beaujolais

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Tasted July 14, 2016 by tendring with 165 views

Introduction

Presented by Sandy Leckie with Pippa Hayward

Flight 1 (1 note)

Red
2014 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Les Sept Vignes France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Côte de Brouilly
90 points
Just opaque.
Delicate fruity and mineral nose.
Fruity, good acidity, youthful, refreshing, delicious.

Flight 2 (1 note)

Red
2014 Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent
89 points
Translucent, with age.
Slight development on the nose, a lot of fruit, delicate and attractive.
Fruity (almost bubble gum), very refreshing, balanced, good length.

Flight 3 (1 note)

Red
2014 Château de Beauregard (Joseph Burrier) Fleurie Poncié France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie
91 points
Translucent, age.
Delectable nose, sweet and fruity, some development.
Delicious, fruity, balanced, great mouthfeel from the start to the long finish.
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Flight 4 (1 note)

Red
2012 Château de Beauregard (Joseph Burrier) Moulin-à-Vent Clos des Pérelles France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent
91 points
Translucent with substantial age.
Gentle nose, fruity, attractive, complex.
Fruity, fruit drops, smooth mid palate, balanced, very long.

Flight 5 (1 note)

Red
2011 Marcel Lapierre Morgon France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon
89 points
Almost opaque, with age.
Fruity nose, developed, animal (manure).
Delicious in the mouth, fruit drops, fairly complex, very long, drinking well.

Flight 6 (1 note)

Red
2010 Domaine De La Chapelle Des Bois Fleurie Cuvée Jules Appert France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie
92 points
Just opaque, minimal age.
Delicious nose, fruity, very complex.
Sweet fruit, mineral, balanced, au point, long, delicious.

Flight 7 (1 note)

Red
2010 Château de Fleurie Fleurie France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie
89 points
Opaque, minimal age.
Vanilla nose, animal, some fruit.
Pretty nice wine but simple, long.

Flight 8 (1 note)

Red
2005 Louis Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent
90 points
Opaque, moderate age.
Somewhat stinky, vegetal development.
Fruity, ripe black fruit, tannins still obvious, fruity mid palate, very long.
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