On the PnP, my first impression is predominantly of permanent marker VA. Not terrible, but a little distracting from the fruit. A two hour decant blew off some of the VA to reveal more barnyard and almost-stewed red fruit. As expected, there are zero tannins on this wine but the acid is so high that inexperienced tasters confused it for tannin structure.
This was a fun wine to try, but I think it steers a little too natty for my tastes. It was great with food. It's just not worth much of a premium compared to more recent releases.
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totally agree with glou.sf description. Funny how we used to be told to drink Beaujolais within 2-3 years of vintage. But then again Foillard doesn't rush this through for the grocery store market. I had his 2011 last week and it was still enjoyable; maybe 89.
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Pretty nose with notes of red cherry, raspberry , flowers, and blood orange. Nice acidity with relatively light body and flavors of more red berries, cherries, and spices. Nice finish. Drinking perfectly right now!
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Good Friday dinner: Another fruit-forward wine but with more depth than the Joliet. Similar impression to the last time I had this, still was surprised that this was darker than his Morgons. Showed more bubble gum and jamminness with air.
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4/25/2024 - evjoh wrote:
On the PnP, my first impression is predominantly of permanent marker VA. Not terrible, but a little distracting from the fruit. A two hour decant blew off some of the VA to reveal more barnyard and almost-stewed red fruit. As expected, there are zero tannins on this wine but the acid is so high that inexperienced tasters confused it for tannin structure.
This was a fun wine to try, but I think it steers a little too natty for my tastes. It was great with food. It's just not worth much of a premium compared to more recent releases.
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3/18/2024 - echobogus wrote: 92 Points
Elegant, youthful, but showing some tertiary notes from its age. Carbonic with a hint of savory. Drink now.
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1/19/2024 - robertgf wrote: 90 Points
totally agree with glou.sf description. Funny how we used to be told to drink Beaujolais within 2-3 years of vintage. But then again Foillard doesn't rush this through for the grocery store market. I had his 2011 last week and it was still enjoyable; maybe 89.
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5/4/2023 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pretty nose with notes of red cherry, raspberry , flowers, and blood orange. Nice acidity with relatively light body and flavors of more red berries, cherries, and spices. Nice finish. Drinking perfectly right now!
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4/7/2023 - melvinyeowq wrote: 89 Points
Good Friday dinner: Another fruit-forward wine but with more depth than the Joliet. Similar impression to the last time I had this, still was surprised that this was darker than his Morgons. Showed more bubble gum and jamminness with air.
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