A very Burgundy nose of savory red cherry fruit and oak, ever so slightly volatile and dusty. Bright and grand at the same time. On the palate rich and mouth-filling with grippy tannins. There is an airiness to the mouthfeel and it just feels thoroughly harmonious. A beautifully developed Beaujolais with character.
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100% Gamay from the oldest 80-yo parcels of the nine-hectare (23 acres) Clos de la Roilette cru. Technically this wine is the same wine as Cuvée Tardive, which is a Fleurie made with the fruit sourced from the oldest parcels, fermented spontaneously in whole bunches with semi-carbonic maceration in concrete tanks over 18 days, but instead of aging the wine for 9 months in old large foudres, a small selection of wine is aged for 12 months in old 228-liter pièces and bottled separately as Griffe du Marquis. 13% alcohol.
Evolved, moderately translucent and rather dark cherry-red color with a pale, transparent rim. The nose feels fragrant, quite intense and wonderfully Burgundian with fine-tuned aromas of ripe cherries and fresh dark forest fruits, some smoky tones, light brambly notes of black raspberries, a little bit of sweet black cherry, evolved hints of dried violets and other flowers and a touch of dusty, woody old oak spice. The wine feels ripe, rich and harmonious on the palate with a medium body and intense flavors of dark forest fruits, some sweeter evolved notes of chokeberry jam, light peppery nuances, a little bit of leathery funk, a hint of earth and a red-toned touch of bright cherry fruit. The overall feel is impressively muscular and structure-driven with the high acidity and ample, rather grippy yet not aggressive tannins. The finish is long, powerful and rather tannic with a dry, dark-toned aftertaste of juicy dark plums, some brambly notes of black raspberries and boysenberries, light stony mineral notes, a little bit of old leather, a hint of earth and a woody touch of old oak.
A very stern, firm and structured top-class Bojo that is getting quite close to its peak. Structurally the wine is still surprisingly unresolved and probably will keep for many, many years more, but aromatically the wine is starting to be in the place where I think Gamay excels at: it has lost its sweetest, often even somewhat candied primary elements, yet isn't starting to feel tired or particularly tertiary in any way; just showing some evolved savory, earthy nuances along with vibrant, pure fruit notes. If somebody thinks semi-carbonic Gamay can't be made into a serious, ageworthy red, this wine is a perfect argument to prove the opposite. Excellent stuff.
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day 2 - lovely nose. Nice melange of pristine red-blue fruits, a funky-gamey note and a green stemmy note. Classic roilette nose. Crunchy and fresh. Hints of that almost candied roilette red note. Palate is tart and not as expressive as the nose - chunky and a bit harsh. Finish is tart red and funky and a bit harsh - If the rest were like nose this would be exceptional, as it is, it’s a mixed bag. Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 4.5/6, Finish - 4/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15/20.
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Morgon and Fleurie with Charcuterie and Cheese (San Francisco): Deeper red than the 2011 Lapierre. Spicy nose. Darker, more backward red fruit in combination with licorice and substantial tannins. Serious, still youthful wine that is a different animal than any other wine tasted today.
Tim's. Great to retaste this outstanding wine in its later years (we went thru 8 bottles, so irresistable). Less fruit now and more earth but flawless, aging well, OFS.
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Rich extract and fine tannins, richness of cough syrup. Red plum and green almond, It will appeal to new world Pinot drinkers; and it’s impressive on its own but it’s category defying and misses the mark of the fragrant complexity of beaujo, even at 90 min after opening. Mostly oak textured
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A complex and well-aged bottle of Beaujolais. Fine nose of raspberries and flowers. Fruity, slightly gamey and quite earthy on the palate: funghi, forest floor, a bit of smoke, crisp acidity that begs for food, fine tannins, long finish, elegant and juicy. Almost Burgundian in style and not your everyday Beaujolais. Probably at peak. - 90 points
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Medium ruby-garnet core. Ink and pepper on the nose, mixed with flowers and kombu. Dry, light to medium-bodied, with balanced acidity and soft, leafy tannins. Lots of iron, black tea and ink, but without any real bitterness. Not a whole lot of fruit upfront, yet there is still a core of bright cherry lurking underneath, and the wine remains very intriguing, with a hint of pleasant funk as it gets some air. Far removed from a typical Fleurie, yet quintessentially Roilette.
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Still full ruby color. Herbal, peppery nose. Light weight, earthy base, faded red fruit, and crackling acidity. This certainly is not run of the mill, cheery Fleurie. Much more subdued, complex, and subtle. Seems fully expressed at this point.
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This was a bit of a disappointment. The last time I had it there was a lot of sily fruit but it seemed like it needed to deal with some structure. I either lost that bet or it is going through a tough teenage phase where it is a bit sullen on the palate. The nose has progressed to where you would want and expect but the palate is a bit tannic and shrill. I must admit, I'm a bit confused about what to do with my remaining bottles.
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A beautiful and complex bottle of Beaujolais with a brilliant nose of raspberries and flowers; lots of tertiary flavors on the palate, but it is both fruity and earthy. Funghi, hazelnuts, a hint of smoke, crisp acidity that begs for food, fine tannins, long finish. Almost Burgundian in style. A very satisfying bottle, probably at peak. I will not wait too long for my last bottle. - 91 points
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Warren's. Spicy, super complex, sweet dark red fruit, the whole package--Beaujolais simply doesn't get any better than this. At peak for current drinking but decanting recommended--the last pours got a lot of silt.
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Simply awesome. The nose is ethereal and really opens up with some air. There’s still plenty of fruit, with good, earthy depth. Simply a treat and drinking at its prime.
Our last bottle; sad to see them go. Textbook Fleurie on pretty floral nose on sweet blueberry-black raspberry fruit, drinks well now but has the tannins for continued aging.
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Purple-black color. Black raspberry fruit segues into celery and a little coffee on the finish which holds quite a bit of tannin still. We drank it over two hours. Loved it best at the end but wouldn't have wanted to miss the journey. Has plenty of time left, though my stash won't last.
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Carbonic maceration is present and blends beautifully with ripe red cherries and blueberries. 8 years later completely open to pop and pour with bright red cranberries and subtle tannins. Fruit is fresh with age adding complexity. Decanted for an hour and just singing. looking to purchase another bottle.
This is the finest bottle of this I've had yet. It has started to open and I think it is in the beginning of what should be a 10+ year window. The fruit is still fresh and the structure has subsided somewhat. It could get even better once the nose develops more complexity, but it is delicious now. The most interesting aspect is the Vosne like texture on the palate. I assume this is the Burgundian elevage at work.
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Cru Beaujolais Tasting - Exploring all the Crus (New York, NY): #10 of 21 wines tasted. Big oaky nose, dark color. On the palate this is the heaviest in body of all the wines tasted today. The fruit has been more extracted her and the presence of oak is detectable which out of the norm. I enjoyed the wine, but I am not sure I would peg this as cru bojo if tasting blind. I think this one confused the group as 0 pennies were voted.
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Deep purple-garnet color--darkest of the 14 gamays we had and the most complex. Incredible nose of star anise and other spices with blueberry and sasparilla on the palate. Lively acidity and sturdy tannins--many good years ahead. Outstanding; a real showstopper and WOTN for six out of 8 tasters.
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From memory. This wine displayed a deep and ripe version of gamay, perhaps still a bit green, but distinctly vinous rather than grapey, with impressive tannins. Definitely a sophistiated wine, enjoyed variously with rack of lamb, hamburgers, and St. Louis ribs.
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Un nez de bonbons chimiques ?! Des gummies. En bouche , ça pinote ! Des petits fruits rouges et un petit côté floral..Facile à boire mais un peu unidimentionel. Finale tranquille . 15.5/20 (34$)
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Started out too cold and clenched. We left it open and drove to get some barbecue at Allen and Sons where Hickory is the wood of choice. It took a while, but finally started opening on the nose. The palate opened slightly, but this is a very young wine. I’d hold off for a few years and drink the 2011 and 2012 which are more open. This bottle was more closed than previous bottles.
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Aromatically still a bit tight, dark fruits, floral, a structured burgundian style, slightly chewy high quality tannins, great balance of acidity, approachable but still young. Lovely Fleurie. - 91 points
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An interesting comparison and contrast with the 2011 from the night before, this was much more aromatic and leaner on the palate. While the 2011 led with the silkiness of the fruit and spice on the palate, the 2010 Griffe is much more shaped and cut with more obvious structure. The nose leans towards flowers and tart red fruits and the palate has fine delineation and firm tannin. This will surely be better in 3-5 years as the elements soften although it's pretty enjoyable now with food that needs its acid and tannin or if you just like youthful vigor. Both work for me.
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Strawberry jam and a little smoke on the nose, clean and crisp on the palate with red fruits and juicy acidity. Early days for this but drinking very nicely now.
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mor eintegrated than I recall, with a well integrated nose and a better integrated palate (less awkward/kicking), but ultimately boring. Quite some floral lift on the nose and ultimately unyielding, the palate is soft and round upfront and then the tannins build on the back palate, finish is OK. Opened my 2013 Sangio beside it and we both prfeer the Sangio, find it more interesting on the nose and more enjoyable to dirnk
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Wonderful wine. Great structure and complexity. Very pinot/burgundy like in the best sense. Medium body. Dark fruits, earth, cedar, cinnamon spice. Drinkable now, but could easily go another 6 years. Good value.
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Interesting wine.. as one would expect, this did seem to be a little tight. The time in barrel really changes the character of the wine when compared to the regular Tradive bottling... I'm not sure which I prefer at this point. Hold these 2010s for now.
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Color: Deep Ruby/Garnet Smell: Lavendar, blueberries, mineral, Taste: A melange of black cherry, blueberries, and boysenberries. Overall: Outstanding!! Light-medium body, medium+ acidity, med+ fruit, with poise and balance. There's a sense of power and grace in this wine that will only show more with time sideways. There's a gem in the rough with this wine...check back in 2016+
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Best as I have been able to tell, this is the same wine as Cuvée Tardive but aged longer, in Burgundy barrels. It certainly leads to something profoundly different although the result is not quite so simple as Cuvée Tardive + Oak. It has that classic gamay bright magenta color so the barrels are certainly not muddling that. On the palate, it has a spicier pepper-and-clove inflection to the fruit in contrast to the transparent granite stoniness of the Tardive. And it is a bigger, broader wine, with a hell of a lot more tannic muscle and more saturation to the fruit, which actually feels fresher and more primary than the Tardive did last time I had it. It benefits from a lot of airing and I wish it had lasted longer because it kept getting more refined and integrated.
I do wish they hadn't used that annoying hard wax on the cork that shreds into a million pieces when you try to open it.
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Beautiful purple color. Ripe black cherry and flowers. Light weight but perfectly ripe, red fruit and a certain lushness that plays well against the acidity. Saline, soil filled finish. Pretty stunning balance of lightness on its feet and deeply convincing flavors.
Even more floral and fragrant the next night, containing a whiff of black licorice. Rounder and more cocoa while retaining some pungency. Quite a wine.
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Light, balanced mineralogy and texture. Deep purple, hints of cherry and black current. Definitely case worthy, would like to check every year for the next 5 years.
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Wow, this is seriously good wine. Red and blue fruits, hoisin, salted plums, horehound, intense minerality. This has layers of depth, yet comes across very lightweight, a real feat. It's not a monster, like Lapierre's Cuvee Marcel or Foillard's 3.14 can be in some vintages. It's also more approachable than the Tardive currently. The tannins are so fine here that they can scarcely be felt.
A whiff of the nose and you think you've poured the wrong wine in your glass. This couldn't be Beaujolais. Exotic plum and dark cherry tones seems ripped from the Northern Rhone - this base combined with some anise, wild flowers, and some spice to produce a truly exotic nose. The palate is filled with crystalline red fruits with tingly acidity and dense minerality. Was this co-fermented with stones??? It has an airy texture to it...the phrase "fist in velvet glove" comes to mind. I like this very much and imagine it has great aging potential.
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initially seemed dark fruited without being sweet, had a kind of sawn dry old wood aroma, and the palate was nice and smooth like a Fluerie, but with more air it became harsher and more chunky on the palate, and didn't work with the beef stew either. Next day the fruit didn't seem dark anymore, the oak was obviously crassly vanillary and the palate was still blocky - couldn't drink it. Perhaps needs time?
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7/10/2023 - kuumies wrote:
A very Burgundy nose of savory red cherry fruit and oak, ever so slightly volatile and dusty. Bright and grand at the same time. On the palate rich and mouth-filling with grippy tannins. There is an airiness to the mouthfeel and it just feels thoroughly harmonious. A beautifully developed Beaujolais with character.
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7/8/2023 - forceberry wrote: 94 Points
100% Gamay from the oldest 80-yo parcels of the nine-hectare (23 acres) Clos de la Roilette cru. Technically this wine is the same wine as Cuvée Tardive, which is a Fleurie made with the fruit sourced from the oldest parcels, fermented spontaneously in whole bunches with semi-carbonic maceration in concrete tanks over 18 days, but instead of aging the wine for 9 months in old large foudres, a small selection of wine is aged for 12 months in old 228-liter pièces and bottled separately as Griffe du Marquis. 13% alcohol.
Evolved, moderately translucent and rather dark cherry-red color with a pale, transparent rim. The nose feels fragrant, quite intense and wonderfully Burgundian with fine-tuned aromas of ripe cherries and fresh dark forest fruits, some smoky tones, light brambly notes of black raspberries, a little bit of sweet black cherry, evolved hints of dried violets and other flowers and a touch of dusty, woody old oak spice. The wine feels ripe, rich and harmonious on the palate with a medium body and intense flavors of dark forest fruits, some sweeter evolved notes of chokeberry jam, light peppery nuances, a little bit of leathery funk, a hint of earth and a red-toned touch of bright cherry fruit. The overall feel is impressively muscular and structure-driven with the high acidity and ample, rather grippy yet not aggressive tannins. The finish is long, powerful and rather tannic with a dry, dark-toned aftertaste of juicy dark plums, some brambly notes of black raspberries and boysenberries, light stony mineral notes, a little bit of old leather, a hint of earth and a woody touch of old oak.
A very stern, firm and structured top-class Bojo that is getting quite close to its peak. Structurally the wine is still surprisingly unresolved and probably will keep for many, many years more, but aromatically the wine is starting to be in the place where I think Gamay excels at: it has lost its sweetest, often even somewhat candied primary elements, yet isn't starting to feel tired or particularly tertiary in any way; just showing some evolved savory, earthy nuances along with vibrant, pure fruit notes. If somebody thinks semi-carbonic Gamay can't be made into a serious, ageworthy red, this wine is a perfect argument to prove the opposite. Excellent stuff.
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3/17/2023 - Seth Rosenberg Likes this wine: 90 Points
day 2 - lovely nose. Nice melange of pristine red-blue fruits, a funky-gamey note and a green stemmy note. Classic roilette nose. Crunchy and fresh. Hints of that almost candied roilette red note. Palate is tart and not as expressive as the nose - chunky and a bit harsh. Finish is tart red and funky and a bit harsh - If the rest were like nose this would be exceptional, as it is, it’s a mixed bag. Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 4.5/6, Finish - 4/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15/20.
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12/28/2022 - drwine2001 wrote:
Morgon and Fleurie with Charcuterie and Cheese (San Francisco): Deeper red than the 2011 Lapierre. Spicy nose. Darker, more backward red fruit in combination with licorice and substantial tannins. Serious, still youthful wine that is a different animal than any other wine tasted today.
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10/28/2022 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Tim's. Great to retaste this outstanding wine in its later years (we went thru 8 bottles, so irresistable). Less fruit now and more earth but flawless, aging well, OFS.
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6/14/2022 - vintage_whine wrote:
Rich extract and fine tannins, richness of cough syrup. Red plum and green almond, It will appeal to new world Pinot drinkers; and it’s impressive on its own but it’s category defying and misses the mark of the fragrant complexity of beaujo, even at 90 min after opening. Mostly oak textured
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11/16/2021 - isbjoern wrote: 90 Points
A complex and well-aged bottle of Beaujolais. Fine nose of raspberries and flowers. Fruity, slightly gamey and quite earthy on the palate: funghi, forest floor, a bit of smoke, crisp acidity that begs for food, fine tannins, long finish, elegant and juicy. Almost Burgundian in style and not your everyday Beaujolais. Probably at peak. - 90 points
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3/9/2021 - Guy Des Rosiers Likes this wine: 89 Points
Medium ruby-garnet core. Ink and pepper on the nose, mixed with flowers and kombu. Dry, light to medium-bodied, with balanced acidity and soft, leafy tannins. Lots of iron, black tea and ink, but without any real bitterness. Not a whole lot of fruit upfront, yet there is still a core of bright cherry lurking underneath, and the wine remains very intriguing, with a hint of pleasant funk as it gets some air. Far removed from a typical Fleurie, yet quintessentially Roilette.
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12/23/2020 - pren wrote: 88 Points
刚开的时候最好，类似pinot的柔软的水果，酸味的frame。结下来的两次还可以，没有第一天好。明显是过气了的。
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12/2/2020 - drwine2001 wrote:
Still full ruby color. Herbal, peppery nose. Light weight, earthy base, faded red fruit, and crackling acidity. This certainly is not run of the mill, cheery Fleurie. Much more subdued, complex, and subtle. Seems fully expressed at this point.
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11/29/2020 - gbanks wrote:
Exceedingly autumnal with flavors of cooked raspberry and porcini mushrooms, and a nose like a concentrated cote de nuits.
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1/25/2020 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 88 Points
This was a bit of a disappointment. The last time I had it there was a lot of sily fruit but it seemed like it needed to deal with some structure. I either lost that bet or it is going through a tough teenage phase where it is a bit sullen on the palate. The nose has progressed to where you would want and expect but the palate is a bit tannic and shrill. I must admit, I'm a bit confused about what to do with my remaining bottles.
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1/13/2020 - isbjoern Likes this wine: 91 Points
A beautiful and complex bottle of Beaujolais with a brilliant nose of raspberries and flowers; lots of tertiary flavors on the palate, but it is both fruity and earthy. Funghi, hazelnuts, a hint of smoke, crisp acidity that begs for food, fine tannins, long finish. Almost Burgundian in style. A very satisfying bottle, probably at peak. I will not wait too long for my last bottle. - 91 points
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5/20/2019 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Warren's. Spicy, super complex, sweet dark red fruit, the whole package--Beaujolais simply doesn't get any better than this. At peak for current drinking but decanting recommended--the last pours got a lot of silt.
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2/24/2019 - mhauser Likes this wine:
Simply awesome. The nose is ethereal and really opens up with some air. There’s still plenty of fruit, with good, earthy depth. Simply a treat and drinking at its prime.
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11/23/2018 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Our last bottle; sad to see them go. Textbook Fleurie on pretty floral nose on sweet blueberry-black raspberry fruit, drinks well now but has the tannins for continued aging.
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7/2/2018 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Purple-black color. Black raspberry fruit segues into celery and a little coffee on the finish which holds quite a bit of tannin still. We drank it over two hours. Loved it best at the end but wouldn't have wanted to miss the journey. Has plenty of time left, though my stash won't last.
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2/18/2018 - b1bjbba wrote: 92 Points
Carbonic maceration is present and blends beautifully with ripe red cherries and blueberries. 8 years later completely open to pop and pour with bright red cranberries and subtle tannins. Fruit is fresh with age adding complexity. Decanted for an hour and just singing. looking to purchase another bottle.
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11/21/2017 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 93 Points
This is the finest bottle of this I've had yet. It has started to open and I think it is in the beginning of what should be a 10+ year window. The fruit is still fresh and the structure has subsided somewhat. It could get even better once the nose develops more complexity, but it is delicious now. The most interesting aspect is the Vosne like texture on the palate. I assume this is the Burgundian elevage at work.
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6/17/2017 - retired_and_roving Likes this wine:
Cru Beaujolais Tasting - Exploring all the Crus (New York, NY): #10 of 21 wines tasted. Big oaky nose, dark color. On the palate this is the heaviest in body of all the wines tasted today. The fruit has been more extracted her and the presence of oak is detectable which out of the norm. I enjoyed the wine, but I am not sure I would peg this as cru bojo if tasting blind. I think this one confused the group as 0 pennies were voted.
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3/16/2017 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Deep purple-garnet color--darkest of the 14 gamays we had and the most complex. Incredible nose of star anise and other spices with blueberry and sasparilla on the palate. Lively acidity and sturdy tannins--many good years ahead. Outstanding; a real showstopper and WOTN for six out of 8 tasters.
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9/22/2016 - SteveG wrote: 91 Points
From memory. This wine displayed a deep and ripe version of gamay, perhaps still a bit green, but distinctly vinous rather than grapey, with impressive tannins. Definitely a sophistiated wine, enjoyed variously with rack of lamb, hamburgers, and St. Louis ribs.
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7/1/2016 - phil the agony wrote: 89 Points
Un nez de bonbons chimiques ?! Des gummies.
En bouche , ça pinote ! Des petits fruits rouges et un petit côté floral..Facile à boire mais un peu unidimentionel.
Finale tranquille .
15.5/20 (34$)
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4/16/2016 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 91 Points
Started out too cold and clenched. We left it open and drove to get some barbecue at Allen and Sons where Hickory is the wood of choice. It took a while, but finally started opening on the nose. The palate opened slightly, but this is a very young wine. I’d hold off for a few years and drink the 2011 and 2012 which are more open. This bottle was more closed than previous bottles.
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2/20/2016 - isbjoern wrote: 91 Points
Aromatically still a bit tight, dark fruits, floral, a structured burgundian style, slightly chewy high quality tannins, great balance of acidity, approachable but still young. Lovely Fleurie. - 91 points
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1/20/2016 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 93 Points
Similar to the last bottle but I enjoyed this one even a bit more.
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9/27/2015 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 92 Points
An interesting comparison and contrast with the 2011 from the night before, this was much more aromatic and leaner on the palate. While the 2011 led with the silkiness of the fruit and spice on the palate, the 2010 Griffe is much more shaped and cut with more obvious structure. The nose leans towards flowers and tart red fruits and the palate has fine delineation and firm tannin. This will surely be better in 3-5 years as the elements soften although it's pretty enjoyable now with food that needs its acid and tannin or if you just like youthful vigor. Both work for me.
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5/15/2015 - isbjoern wrote: flawed
cork taint!
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12/18/2014 - PJRONeill wrote: 91 Points
Strawberry jam and a little smoke on the nose, clean and crisp on the palate with red fruits and juicy acidity. Early days for this but drinking very nicely now.
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12/18/2014 - PJRONeill wrote: flawed
The most corked bottle of wine I have ever had.
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6/14/2014 - Bearbus wrote:
mor eintegrated than I recall, with a well integrated nose and a better integrated palate (less awkward/kicking), but ultimately boring. Quite some floral lift on the nose and ultimately unyielding, the palate is soft and round upfront and then the tannins build on the back palate, finish is OK. Opened my 2013 Sangio beside it and we both prfeer the Sangio, find it more interesting on the nose and more enjoyable to dirnk
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4/11/2014 - djarcara Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wonderful wine. Great structure and complexity. Very pinot/burgundy like in the best sense. Medium body. Dark fruits, earth, cedar, cinnamon spice. Drinkable now, but could easily go another 6 years. Good value.
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12/10/2013 - Chris Newport wrote:
Interesting wine.. as one would expect, this did seem to be a little tight.
The time in barrel really changes the character of the wine when compared to the regular Tradive bottling... I'm not sure which I prefer at this point. Hold these 2010s for now.
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9/15/2013 - marc d Likes this wine:
Very good wine, it tightened with air a bit. I think it is time to hold off on the rest of these 2010s for a few years.
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6/16/2013 - Kirk Grant wrote:
Color: Deep Ruby/Garnet
Smell: Lavendar, blueberries, mineral,
Taste: A melange of black cherry, blueberries, and boysenberries.
Overall: Outstanding!! Light-medium body, medium+ acidity, med+ fruit, with poise and balance. There's a sense of power and grace in this wine that will only show more with time sideways. There's a gem in the rough with this wine...check back in 2016+
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3/12/2013 - marc d Likes this wine:
Open and expressive, drinking great at the moment. Complex, ripe, kind of uber cru beaujolais. Lots of structure but very enjoyable even so.
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2/16/2013 - EMichels wrote: 91 Points
Big expression; Great character; Really nice
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1/29/2013 - Keith Levenberg Likes this wine: 93 Points
Best as I have been able to tell, this is the same wine as Cuvée Tardive but aged longer, in Burgundy barrels. It certainly leads to something profoundly different although the result is not quite so simple as Cuvée Tardive + Oak. It has that classic gamay bright magenta color so the barrels are certainly not muddling that. On the palate, it has a spicier pepper-and-clove inflection to the fruit in contrast to the transparent granite stoniness of the Tardive. And it is a bigger, broader wine, with a hell of a lot more tannic muscle and more saturation to the fruit, which actually feels fresher and more primary than the Tardive did last time I had it. It benefits from a lot of airing and I wish it had lasted longer because it kept getting more refined and integrated.
I do wish they hadn't used that annoying hard wax on the cork that shreds into a million pieces when you try to open it.
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12/26/2012 - drwine2001 wrote:
Beautiful purple color. Ripe black cherry and flowers. Light weight but perfectly ripe, red fruit and a certain lushness that plays well against the acidity. Saline, soil filled finish. Pretty stunning balance of lightness on its feet and deeply convincing flavors.
Even more floral and fragrant the next night, containing a whiff of black licorice. Rounder and more cocoa while retaining some pungency. Quite a wine.
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12/16/2012 - mmckenna wrote: 92 Points
Light, balanced mineralogy and texture. Deep purple, hints of cherry and black current. Definitely case worthy, would like to check every year for the next 5 years.
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11/24/2012 - 5laton wrote:
Wow, this is seriously good wine. Red and blue fruits, hoisin, salted plums, horehound, intense minerality. This has layers of depth, yet comes across very lightweight, a real feat. It's not a monster, like Lapierre's Cuvee Marcel or Foillard's 3.14 can be in some vintages. It's also more approachable than the Tardive currently. The tannins are so fine here that they can scarcely be felt.
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10/20/2012 - Milhous Likes this wine:
lovely stuff. not as grapey as most young beau. lots going on here and should get better, but enjoyable now
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9/3/2012 - tooch wrote: 92 Points
A whiff of the nose and you think you've poured the wrong wine in your glass. This couldn't be Beaujolais. Exotic plum and dark cherry tones seems ripped from the Northern Rhone - this base combined with some anise, wild flowers, and some spice to produce a truly exotic nose. The palate is filled with crystalline red fruits with tingly acidity and dense minerality. Was this co-fermented with stones??? It has an airy texture to it...the phrase "fist in velvet glove" comes to mind. I like this very much and imagine it has great aging potential.
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8/4/2012 - Bearbus wrote:
initially seemed dark fruited without being sweet, had a kind of sawn dry old wood aroma, and the palate was nice and smooth like a Fluerie, but with more air it became harsher and more chunky on the palate, and didn't work with the beef stew either. Next day the fruit didn't seem dark anymore, the oak was obviously crassly vanillary and the palate was still blocky - couldn't drink it. Perhaps needs time?
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