Well balanced acidity and fruit, but surprisingly one dimensional - no secondary notes to harmonize with a single tone of predominately dark cherry, only a bit of sous bois well in the background. A moderately long finish, somewhere between tart and dry.
Rated +1 on a scale of -1 to +3.
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Penultimate bottle from my case and still going strong. In fact, my previous note from October 2017 is still very much to the point. Still wonderfully fresh and floral, light body but juicy and rounded, warmth from the wood but good definition, gentle tannins, supple and well-balanced, old vine creaminess, rosehip and a touch of white nuts, perfectly acceptable length. Very good for what it is.
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Tenth bottle from a case. This is now fully mature, with well-developed and defined flavours, a clear and well-balanced structure, warmth and freshness and good persistence. It may be a bit light in body and intensity, but the attractive creaminess in the texture and the innate elegance make up for this. Good persistence. Amazing value for € 12.20 (at auction) and recent vintages are priced similarly in the trade (in Europe at least).
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Hasn't moved much since my first btl back in Jan 2016. Made from vines planted between 1955 -1974 that shine through with depth and somewhereness. Lighter ruby red color with ambering edges. Excellent balance and characterful terroir expression. Nota "fruit bomb" but rather, a earthy minerally, terroir bomb :). Elegant spicy dark cherry, earth, more earth and minerality. 12% Alc. This was my last of two 2012s and I'm looking forward to trying the 2015s this fall! Biggest problem with this wine is it has very poor distribution in the Minneapolis St Paul areas. My local retailer seems to always struggle sourcing Rosenthal wines to the point of utter frustration for me. He gives me the impression that Rosenthal is jerking him around. I'm not sure who is to blame but I'm semi walled off from buying several wines I really like from Rosenthal with any semblance of convenience.
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A very serious Bourgogne Rouge that needs a little time to open up. Forey did really well in 2012 and it shows even (or especially?) in this generic wine. The old vines no doubt help too. It has got a cool and mineral core wrapped in ripe red and black fruits, light to medium body (12% ABV) and a silky mouthfeel , a solid structure, a lovely balance and some spicy warmth from the wood. The flavours are clean and length is good. Comes close to a good village wine. Drink now and over the next 3-5 years.
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My intro to this producer and I'm impressed! Made from vines planted between 1955 -1974. Stunning balance and elegance. Smooth as silk with spicy dark cherry, earth and minerality. Very complete and compelling for just short of $24 from Martin Steinley. Martin has a great selection of Rosenthal and Kermit wines. Tell me again, why I should spend $35 plus on most domestic PNs when I can drink this old vine depth for sub $24? 12% Alc. Don't worry I still buy a little CA & Oregon PN but this is hard to beat.
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Tasted alongside two other 2012 Bourgognes: Henri Prudhon's Bourgogne "Les Charmeaux" and Rollin's Hautes Côtes de Beaune.
Tight and reserved upon opening, like the other two. However, with air and time, this became the most expressive of the three by far. After 2+ hours of air, the nose shows tons of deep, dark earth and dark fruits. On the palate, it's still rather restrained but bits of complex earth shine through. Definitely going to be a great Bourgogne worthy of it's nearly $30 price tag(!).
Just barely tried the 2011 Forey Bourgogne and it was stunning, so I expect this one to be as good, if not better. It will, however, need 6-9 months to get there.
90+
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5/11/2020 - IJC Likes this wine:
Very good.
Well balanced acidity and fruit, but surprisingly one dimensional - no secondary notes to harmonize with a single tone of predominately dark cherry, only a bit of sous bois well in the background. A moderately long finish, somewhere between tart and dry.
Rated +1 on a scale of -1 to +3.
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2/2/2019 - Fitzl Likes this wine: 89 Points
Really good Pinot Noir, Excellent value for the price. Drink now, wont get any better.
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5/30/2018 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 89 Points
Penultimate bottle from my case and still going strong. In fact, my previous note from October 2017 is still very much to the point. Still wonderfully fresh and floral, light body but juicy and rounded, warmth from the wood but good definition, gentle tannins, supple and well-balanced, old vine creaminess, rosehip and a touch of white nuts, perfectly acceptable length. Very good for what it is.
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10/24/2017 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 89 Points
Tenth bottle from a case. This is now fully mature, with well-developed and defined flavours, a clear and well-balanced structure, warmth and freshness and good persistence. It may be a bit light in body and intensity, but the attractive creaminess in the texture and the innate elegance make up for this. Good persistence. Amazing value for € 12.20 (at auction) and recent vintages are priced similarly in the trade (in Europe at least).
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8/25/2017 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
Hasn't moved much since my first btl back in Jan 2016. Made from vines planted between 1955 -1974 that shine through with depth and somewhereness. Lighter ruby red color with ambering edges. Excellent balance and characterful terroir expression. Nota "fruit bomb" but rather, a earthy minerally, terroir bomb :). Elegant spicy dark cherry, earth, more earth and minerality. 12% Alc. This was my last of two 2012s and I'm looking forward to trying the 2015s this fall! Biggest problem with this wine is it has very poor distribution in the Minneapolis St Paul areas. My local retailer seems to always struggle sourcing Rosenthal wines to the point of utter frustration for me. He gives me the impression that Rosenthal is jerking him around. I'm not sure who is to blame but I'm semi walled off from buying several wines I really like from Rosenthal with any semblance of convenience.
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8/30/2016 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 88 Points
Wish I had more of this. Great for it's level. Nice that the producer made a quality bourgogne.
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6/26/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 Points
A solid performance; balances fruit, structure, and terroir in a very pleasant way, serious but with charm.
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2/13/2016 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 Points
A very serious Bourgogne Rouge that needs a little time to open up. Forey did really well in 2012 and it shows even (or especially?) in this generic wine. The old vines no doubt help too. It has got a cool and mineral core wrapped in ripe red and black fruits, light to medium body (12% ABV) and a silky mouthfeel , a solid structure, a lovely balance and some spicy warmth from the wood. The flavours are clean and length is good. Comes close to a good village wine. Drink now and over the next 3-5 years.
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1/16/2016 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
My intro to this producer and I'm impressed! Made from vines planted between 1955 -1974. Stunning balance and elegance. Smooth as silk with spicy dark cherry, earth and minerality. Very complete and compelling for just short of $24 from Martin Steinley. Martin has a great selection of Rosenthal and Kermit wines. Tell me again, why I should spend $35 plus on most domestic PNs when I can drink this old vine depth for sub $24? 12% Alc. Don't worry I still buy a little CA & Oregon PN but this is hard to beat.
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3/16/2015 - Cj802 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Tasted alongside two other 2012 Bourgognes: Henri Prudhon's Bourgogne "Les Charmeaux" and Rollin's Hautes Côtes de Beaune.
Tight and reserved upon opening, like the other two. However, with air and time, this became the most expressive of the three by far. After 2+ hours of air, the nose shows tons of deep, dark earth and dark fruits. On the palate, it's still rather restrained but bits of complex earth shine through. Definitely going to be a great Bourgogne worthy of it's nearly $30 price tag(!).
Just barely tried the 2011 Forey Bourgogne and it was stunning, so I expect this one to be as good, if not better. It will, however, need 6-9 months to get there.
90+
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