Found this oddity in the cellar. Opened it to pour it out, but surprise surprise it is still alive. Actually quite good. Held up for a few days. Who woulda thunk?
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Undrinkable when opened, it became much better the second day and was drinkable. Over the hill and tired. I have had other Beaujolais of the vintage at the age that were far more interesting to drink.
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Last of my bottles. Again, what an usual year 2003 was for beaujolais. This is still a lovely wine. Smooth as silk and just wonderful. Has to be one of the best QPRs ever.
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Still very nice. Raspberries with a little earthy tobacco on the nose. The palate is still fairly bright. Very smooth and integrated. Moderate, enjoyable finish. A very pleasant bottle.
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Such an unusual Beaujolais given the heat of 2003. Dark garnet/purple with a nose of cherry, raspberry and a peppery note. Similar tart palate and unexpected structure and tannin. Medium finish. Hard to beat the QPR, all things considered.
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A very pleasant bottle. The nose is mostly raspberries. Bright, fresh berries on the palate. There's not a lot of structure or depth behind it, but the fruit is so engaging and enjoyable, I'm willing to forgive it it's simplicity.
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a year since last bottle. Profile changed a lot after an hour. Creamy, but not heavy mouthfeel. Strawberries and a bit of spice. Seemed more Pinot Noir than Beaujolias. I really enjoyed this wine.
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Still very nice at the price. Beaujolais that remembers it's in Burgundy. Good fruit and more structure that one would expect the '03 continue to perform nicely.
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Strongish acids. Nice strawberry (?) and other red fruit along with spice. Light compared to what I've been drinking lately and unique. Will let the rest go for at least 1-2 years. Should be fun to watch it develop.
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Drinking well. Ruby, light purple color. Lots of pomegranate, blueberry, and rhubarb. Tart, but perfect slightly chilled and with our grilled pork tenderloin and chard.
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Medium ruby color. Nose of tart red fruits, flowers and a little sweet spice, as well as some minerality. On the palate this has got a strong acid backbone with good full presence in the mouth and lots of tart red fruit. The acid presence can be a tad overbearing, so a bit of chill is a good thing.
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Normally, I buy beaujolais if cooking with red wine, and I did sacrifice 8 oz. or so of this stuff into the pot roast, but I bought it because it had some nice reviews and I'm willing to try any wine with good reviews priced less than $15. Although not a huge gamay fan, this was quite good. Bright, vibrant fruit, and nice balance. Not a lot of complexity, but it did finish nicely. It merits buying a couple more bottles at that price.
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This wine continues to grow and improve, a surprise (for me) given I never really considered that a Beaujolais could improve over time. The frut was deeper, the finish longer, simply more umph to this wine than my previous tastings. A great wine with food.
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I had had this preveiously and was not impressed - thin, watery and not much to show. This time around, I get it. Very nice nose of cherries, great, delicate taste with fruit and acids nicely balanced. A very nice wine. No blockbuster, but very enjoyable.
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Sharp well dileneated and pleasing nose of dark cherries...very fruity with an edge. Not a thick color, but a more refined and light purple with that dark cherry highlight. Not a heavy wine, but very delicious and full enough to satisfy, but light enough to enjoy over time. A great holiday quaffer, which is why I bought some. Fills the bill. Less filling...great taste!!
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9/8/2019 - Bob & Sue Atlanta wrote: 89 Points
Found this oddity in the cellar. Opened it to pour it out, but surprise surprise it is still alive. Actually quite good. Held up for a few days. Who woulda thunk?
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11/13/2017 - dlduchon wrote: 85 Points
Undrinkable when opened, it became much better the second day and was drinkable. Over the hill and tired. I have had other Beaujolais of the vintage at the age that were far more interesting to drink.
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6/30/2015 - schaden43 wrote: 82 Points
Past its time
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5/28/2015 - schaden43 wrote: 85 Points
Burnt orange color. Lots of sediment. Not going to get any better.
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5/21/2013 - GSW wrote: 91 Points
Last of my bottles. Again, what an usual year 2003 was for beaujolais. This is still a lovely wine. Smooth as silk and just wonderful. Has to be one of the best QPRs ever.
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3/13/2013 - roasted hill wrote:
Cru beaujolais. Drink up!
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2/24/2010 - yui wrote: 89 Points
still a lot of fruit (raspberries), tannic. a few hours latter more integrated. nice
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6/18/2009 - JavaMonkey wrote: 86 Points
Still very nice. Raspberries with a little earthy tobacco on the nose. The palate is still fairly bright. Very smooth and integrated. Moderate, enjoyable finish. A very pleasant bottle.
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12/3/2008 - Hi-Ho-Silver wrote: 88 Points
Very smooth with rather dark fruit for a Beaujolais.
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10/15/2008 - Lukeout wrote:
Elegant wine that's holding up great. Wish I had more. Agree with the Pinot-like notes from others.
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4/2/2008 - GSW wrote: 88 Points
Such an unusual Beaujolais given the heat of 2003. Dark garnet/purple with a nose of cherry, raspberry and a peppery note. Similar tart palate and unexpected structure and tannin. Medium finish. Hard to beat the QPR, all things considered.
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2/24/2008 - roasted hill wrote:
Dark. Sour cherry nose. Raspberry and a hint of prune, with a dusty finish.
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10/15/2007 - JavaMonkey wrote: 88 Points
A very pleasant bottle. The nose is mostly raspberries. Bright, fresh berries on the palate. There's not a lot of structure or depth behind it, but the fruit is so engaging and enjoyable, I'm willing to forgive it it's simplicity.
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10/12/2007 - Lukeout wrote:
A little more dusty and earthy than last time. Still good fruit to boot. Liking it better than last bottle.
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6/22/2007 - bon vivant wrote: 89 Points
Dark concentrated and still a bit primary -give it few more years....
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5/8/2007 - MLwine wrote: 88 Points
Perfectly pleasant but lacking in fruit and structure. Gamay nose. Slightly tart. Fairly simple wine.
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5/4/2007 - Lukeout wrote:
a year since last bottle. Profile changed a lot after an hour. Creamy, but not heavy mouthfeel. Strawberries and a bit of spice. Seemed more Pinot Noir than Beaujolias. I really enjoyed this wine.
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4/26/2007 - Wayne Richmon wrote: 88 Points
This was my second bottle. Consistant tasting notes for both. Very light and smooth very much like a good inexpensive Pinot Noir.
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11/28/2006 - gbauer wrote:
Still very nice at the price. Beaujolais that remembers it's in Burgundy. Good fruit and more structure that one would expect the '03 continue to perform nicely.
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11/27/2006 - roasted hill wrote:
Darker than violet, and translucent. New mown clover, wildflower nose. Strawberry and red fruit. Smooth and a short finish but great qpr.
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11/23/2006 - TripDaddy wrote: 88 Points
not bad. But drink up. Kind of a taking on an odd note, but in a good way.
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8/23/2006 - gbauer wrote:
Gamay red fruit nose. Strawberry, fruit -- but somehow a little too much alcohol at this point. Will it resolve/integrate over time?
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4/10/2006 - Lukeout wrote:
Strongish acids. Nice strawberry (?) and other red fruit along with spice. Light compared to what I've been drinking lately and unique. Will let the rest go for at least 1-2 years. Should be fun to watch it develop.
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4/2/2006 - MJHDC wrote: 90 Points
Drinking well. Ruby, light purple color. Lots of pomegranate, blueberry, and rhubarb. Tart, but perfect slightly chilled and with our grilled pork tenderloin and chard.
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3/14/2006 - dougsmith wrote: 89 Points
Medium ruby color. Nose of tart red fruits, flowers and a little sweet spice, as well as some minerality. On the palate this has got a strong acid backbone with good full presence in the mouth and lots of tart red fruit. The acid presence can be a tad overbearing, so a bit of chill is a good thing.
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10/22/2005 - trankin wrote: 90 Points
Dinner at Paul's (Chez Paul): Light, but tannic. Nice structure. Cherries and cedar on the palate. This needs a couple years.
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10/22/2005 - KRB wrote: 89 Points
Normally, I buy beaujolais if cooking with red wine, and I did sacrifice 8 oz. or so of this stuff into the pot roast, but I bought it because it had some nice reviews and I'm willing to try any wine with good reviews priced less than $15. Although not a huge gamay fan, this was quite good. Bright, vibrant fruit, and nice balance. Not a lot of complexity, but it did finish nicely. It merits buying a couple more bottles at that price.
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9/29/2005 - jwolfsthal wrote: 90 Points
lovely, fruity with nice acidity and structure. Almost a fine pinot, but with more tartness. Bargains at $12
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8/3/2005 - bknysak wrote: 90 Points
First day showed the bright raspberry side, second day showed dark cherries, blackberries and seemed richer. Should be great within a couple years.
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6/13/2005 - Tom E wrote: 90 Points
This wine continues to grow and improve, a surprise (for me) given I never really considered that a Beaujolais could improve over time. The frut was deeper, the finish longer, simply more umph to this wine than my previous tastings. A great wine with food.
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3/29/2005 - cbbrown3 wrote: flawed
Decent nose, but the wine was very acidic and left a metallic aftertaste. Something was wrong with this bottle.
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1/18/2005 - Tom E wrote: 90 Points
I had had this preveiously and was not impressed - thin, watery and not much to show. This time around, I get it. Very nice nose of cherries, great, delicate taste with fruit and acids nicely balanced. A very nice wine. No blockbuster, but very enjoyable.
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11/25/2004 - TripDaddy wrote: 87 Points
Better than the prestige. Tasty, and a bit weightier. Less tannins and more fruit than the others. Decent wine.
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11/14/2004 - Tejano wrote: 91 Points
Sharp well dileneated and pleasing nose of dark cherries...very fruity with an edge. Not a thick color, but a more refined and light purple with that dark cherry highlight. Not a heavy wine, but very delicious and full enough to satisfy, but light enough to enjoy over time. A great holiday quaffer, which is why I bought some. Fills the bill.
Less filling...great taste!!
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