An extremely round profile, with a lot of ripe cherry. A bit one-dimensional, would expect somewhat more character from a Morgon but a fun and enjoyable wine nonetheless.
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Not really used to Gamay. So that's sth special for me. Let's try. Dark red with strong violet shades and a cristal sensation. Almost luminous. Looks jummy. No sediment. Initially not much on the nose, but opening up after appr 1h. Gaining with air. Morello cherry is dominant. On the palate morello cherry carries on accompanied by blueberry but is accompanied by a strong vegetable component: beetroot as well as zucchini. A mushrooms sensation as well (champigons and boletus). Somehow slightly fermented. Sweet soy sauce sensation. Present acid. Not the pointy kind but rather mouthwatering, spit clinging kind. Very nice, practically longs for food. A bit lactic, MLF? Overall a polished texture. Adstringent, but nice tannins. They're just rolling. Initial acid grip and medium to long finish. Downside: Mid palate is hardly present. Guess that's due to the variety. However, alcohol is clearly noticeable, that gives it some warmth but doesn't hurt. Makes it neither hot nor fat or dull. I really like this. 90 points. One bottle left. Wish I had more. It will be buried for at least 2 years.
Wow... a new love! Dark, opaque, with very slight tannins, nice acidity, and long lasting mouth feel. As smooth as Sinatra on the turntable tonight! I'll be buying more!!
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94 is the Janes Suckling score for this wine, while I agree ... after a side by side tasing with 2015 Domaine Chignard Julienas I'll say the following.
This is the bigger and more powerful wine so in the world as we know it it gets the higher score. This wine needs maybe 5 years to settle down and deliver it's deliciousness while the Julienas is great now and I believe has aging potential as well.
So, which is the better, or more "important" wine? Depends! To me, tonight, I would take the Kermit Lynch Julienas and I woulf not want to bet on which would prevail in five years.
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Medium body. Dark purple color. Still very primary with juicy red fruit. Nice acidity and tannic structure. Should age well. Pleasant now, but has another 5+ years ahead before it plateaus. Good value and great with food.
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Going out on a limb with a 90, but I really enjoyed this! Basically did a PnP and started drinking after about 30 minutes plus the next two hours. Great aromatics, purple hue, clear meniscus, blue fruits, medium minus acidity with a medium plus body full of pleasing mouth-coating flavors with a longish finish. Silky texture, too. Loved the lower ABV of 13%. Not sure if the Descombes were looking at the New World when making this one, but if so, we need a town crier to spread the good news about this wine as it ain't your father's Gamay! At $15, this is an outstanding QPR that paired well with grilled chicken breasts. The CT end date is 2017 and while it could go to 2018-2019, I'm not familiar enough w/the Morgon area to know how it could possible improve. Should've bought a case as this is a great cellar defender! Great job Winex (I'm gonna order more)!!!
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Exactly what you'd expect from the warm 2015 vintage. More fruit driven than previous Beaujolais vintages, and being a Morgon this wine has quite a bit of structure. Lots of red fruit notes on the nose with some hints of tarragon. Nice balance of acidity and fruit on the palette. Could easily age for at least 3-5 years. Purchased for $14 per bottle and will be buying more.
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10/18/2021 - dsenni wrote: 90 Points
More complex and delicious than previous. I think it’s only now starting to enter its prime window.
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12/11/2020 - aatherton Likes this wine: 90 Points
Echo previous note, a little better than I remember
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7/7/2020 - Tandrew2514 Likes this wine:
Interesting? Not too! Delicious? Very!
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12/29/2019 - heythatslife wrote: 87 Points
An extremely round profile, with a lot of ripe cherry. A bit one-dimensional, would expect somewhat more character from a Morgon but a fun and enjoyable wine nonetheless.
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10/7/2019 - aatherton Likes this wine: 89 Points
echo ftcareyjr. good mix of fruit (mostly cherry is what I got), acid and tannin. well made, good value
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6/29/2019 - Connecticut Wino wrote: 82 Points
This wine tasted ever so slightly off - not so much corked as flat and lacking the ebullient fruitiness of previous bottles.
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5/19/2019 - janbecker wrote: 90 Points
Not really used to Gamay. So that's sth special for me. Let's try. Dark red with strong violet shades and a cristal sensation. Almost luminous. Looks jummy. No sediment. Initially not much on the nose, but opening up after appr 1h. Gaining with air. Morello cherry is dominant. On the palate morello cherry carries on accompanied by blueberry but is accompanied by a strong vegetable component: beetroot as well as zucchini. A mushrooms sensation as well (champigons and boletus). Somehow slightly fermented. Sweet soy sauce sensation. Present acid. Not the pointy kind but rather mouthwatering, spit clinging kind. Very nice, practically longs for food. A bit lactic, MLF? Overall a polished texture. Adstringent, but nice tannins. They're just rolling. Initial acid grip and medium to long finish. Downside: Mid palate is hardly present. Guess that's due to the variety. However, alcohol is clearly noticeable, that gives it some warmth but doesn't hurt. Makes it neither hot nor fat or dull. I really like this. 90 points. One bottle left. Wish I had more. It will be buried for at least 2 years.
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3/25/2019 - Ftcareyjr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark cherry nose. Medium tannins and light acid. Really opened up with decanting.
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3/2/2019 - Ftcareyjr Likes this wine:
Good balance of tannins and acid. Very light aroma of earth and sweet blackberry.
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8/18/2018 - Jarndyce Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank this after the Guigal CdR - this Morgon won the QPR head to head going away. On the lookout for more of this...
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5/3/2018 - epiphany Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice though did not hold up second night. Would buy again.
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3/8/2018 - Rober Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow... a new love! Dark, opaque, with very slight tannins, nice acidity, and long lasting mouth feel. As smooth as Sinatra on the turntable tonight! I'll be buying more!!
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2/16/2018 - Connecticut Wino Likes this wine: 90 Points
Balanced, juicy, firm, and focused. Drinking beautifully now but would be just as good or better a year from now.
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2/2/2018 - JimTaft Likes this wine: 94 Points
94 is the Janes Suckling score for this wine, while I agree ... after a side by side tasing with 2015 Domaine Chignard Julienas I'll say the following.
This is the bigger and more powerful wine so in the world as we know it it gets the higher score. This wine needs maybe 5 years to settle down and deliver it's deliciousness while the Julienas is great now and I believe has aging potential as well.
So, which is the better, or more "important" wine? Depends! To me, tonight, I would take the Kermit Lynch Julienas and I woulf not want to bet on which would prevail in five years.
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1/12/2018 - Yagil wrote: 86 Points
Tannic palate, young fruity nose and palate, med finish
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12/26/2017 - djarcara Likes this wine: 90 Points
Medium body. Dark purple color. Still very primary with juicy red fruit. Nice acidity and tannic structure. Should age well. Pleasant now, but has another 5+ years ahead before it plateaus. Good value and great with food.
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7/4/2017 - wine247365 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Going out on a limb with a 90, but I really enjoyed this! Basically did a PnP and started drinking after about 30 minutes plus the next two hours. Great aromatics, purple hue, clear meniscus, blue fruits, medium minus acidity with a medium plus body full of pleasing mouth-coating flavors with a longish finish. Silky texture, too. Loved the lower ABV of 13%. Not sure if the Descombes were looking at the New World when making this one, but if so, we need a town crier to spread the good news about this wine as it ain't your father's Gamay! At $15, this is an outstanding QPR that paired well with grilled chicken breasts. The CT end date is 2017 and while it could go to 2018-2019, I'm not familiar enough w/the Morgon area to know how it could possible improve. Should've bought a case as this is a great cellar defender! Great job Winex (I'm gonna order more)!!!
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6/19/2017 - Diamond413 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Exactly what you'd expect from the warm 2015 vintage. More fruit driven than previous Beaujolais vintages, and being a Morgon this wine has quite a bit of structure. Lots of red fruit notes on the nose with some hints of tarragon. Nice balance of acidity and fruit on the palette. Could easily age for at least 3-5 years. Purchased for $14 per bottle and will be buying more.
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2/5/2017 - biggie wrote:
Ripe tannins with huge fruit
Very well made and has stuffing for development
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