Consistent with previous notes. This is funky, tangy, sour, and extremely drinkable after nearly 5 years from harvest. Paired nicely with Thai pork curry and mixed sides. Drink 2023-2027. Technical score: 88. Enjoyment score: 90.
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pretty and crunchy wild berry jam with lots of pastis (notes below mentioning rhubarb, raspberry and strawberry are spot on.) Jammy but not confectionary or glycerined by high alcohol--just fresh and light.
right now the acid is medium for the style. the wine is soft, expressive and highly fragrant on pnp
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Heavy on the raspberry jam. Tart, some rhubarb too, and some crunchy greens. Very good QPR. Good freshness, balance, firm acidity, and strong tannins (especially for the vintage). This is completely one-dimensional but truly meets the classic definition of a 'quaffer.' Drink 2023-2027. Technical score: 90. Enjoyment score: 92.
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A good reminder that winemakers matter. Even in the years when it's all about raspberry. Foillard expertly assembles down to his Village.
Has mild but present aromatics, a depth of flavor playing off of texture. Crackly gravel, tart crunch, green stem.
This isn't a red berry blanket statement. This is raspberry jam. The seeds and all. Leaves you feeling raspberries 'aint so boring if you can actually taste what a raspberry tastes like.
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Great stuff always from Foillard but nice to have a bottle to pop guilt free with a casual dinner. Red fruit, lots of cherries and strawberries, and strong florals on the nose with a medium body and a really food friendly crunchy acidity. Delicious.
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Pure red fruit, both in aroma and taste. No discernible tannins, low acidity. Fresh and vibrant, meant to be enjoyed ASAP. Not cheap for a BV, but probably the highest expression of the appellation out there.
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Appearance: pale ruby. Nose: medium intensity of red cherry, white pepper. Palate: dry, medium acidity, low tannin, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium flavour intensity of cranberry, red cherry, white pepper. Long finish. Conclusion: very good - balanced, long finish, identifiability of flavours.
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If there’s such thing as “serious” Beaujolais Villages, this is it. More concentrated and deeper than most. Not to go crazy, but much more Cru than typical. Loads of fruit and drinking great.
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Clear garnet color. Bright red cherry and sweet floral notes on the nose. Secondary spice of clove and ginger. Less on the palate of the same with a nice soft tannin undertone. Surprisingly long finish with persistent acidity. Lovely expression of village level gamay.
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Ruby/garnet. Black pepper, fruity creamy berries, slightest whiff of bananas. Smoothness wrapped around a buzzing acidity. Everything right in place; what a beaujo should be. Paired wonderfully w a roast turkey.
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Freaking incredible. This blew away most crus. Not too much on the nose, little vague and some “pleasant funk” that’s blown off on day 2.
Thin body, very refreshing. Something to be slugged by the pool when you don’t feel like having the stereotypical vinho verde. Bright acidity and this funky, mossy, earthy slate note that hits you front in center. Then you notice the fruit: blueberries and strawberries! Zero tannins. Long finish.
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Third of three Beaujolais-Villages bottles. A totally different wine compared to the Jadot/Drouhin. Great balance of lively fruit and (surprising) wood/earth on Days 1-2. Interesting sediment on Day 3, and lost the bright fruit. Should have took the final bottle from the crate.
Day 1: with European bass, stuffing, and green bean casserole. Light/medium red-purple, clear. Baking spices, nutmeg, yeast, bright red fruit, floral, light tannins, and lively acidity.
Day 2: with roasted duck, stuffing, cabbage. Still lively and fruity with smokey/woody undertones.
Day 3: with Cubano and tuna salad sandwiches. Notable sediment today. Cloudy/glittery appearance. Only a little soft fruit today - smokey/woody flavor profile dominates. Tannins more notable.
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nose with soft strawberry, raspberry, wild flowers, licorice, maple, and granite. medium bodied with acidity encapsulated so that it doesn't touch the the edges of the tongue. how does he do that? lush soft red fruited palate. finishes with the faintest hint of dusty tannin. there's good fruit on the end and a faintly metallic, pleasing note. works well with or without food. these wines are unique.
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One of the most elegant expressions of Gamay I’ve ever had. Where I’ve always been impressed by the depth, richness, and relative power of my favorite Crus Beaujolais, I’m equally impressed by the finesse and refinement of this Villages.
The nose is all red fruit (strawberry and ripe raspberry) with hints of roses and a hint of fresh, moist mushroom.
The flavors follow through on the palate with a touch of minerally sharpness and a pleasant fruity tartness that screams freshness.
Light-bodied and incredibly drinkable, this tasted fantastic right out of the bottle, but continued to open up towards perfection over the course of two hours - the flavors growing more vivid, the flavors deeper.
An exceptional effort that delivers on all fronts. I’m glad Jean Foillard decided to stop making his Nouveau and create this gorgeous wine.
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lighter garnet color. nose shows granite, clay, and some mild red fruit. plenty of great, high acidity and light bodied. raspberry and cherry flavors with plenty of limestone quality holding up. excellent as expected.
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Foillard seems to be most consistent year over year despite battles against hale, climate change, etc. 2018 is a straddle of fruity spiced cedar, rosemary, and thyme.
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Nice effusive nose of cinnamon, herbs, nice red fruit.. Plum, cherry, berry fruit tart on the tongue.. Delicious , a bit candy like, but well done and a nice value...
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another brilliant Villages from Foillard, violet and cherry on the nose, pure, clean flavors of blackberry, plum, spice and garrigue, nicely crunchy at first, then fleshes out with air, becoming round and juicy, cannot get enough of this, I am very drawn to this style
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A basic village wine that’s notable for its clarity and purity. On the simple side, but fresh and delicious. There’s a little less tension than the previous vintage, and a touch more sweetness to the fruit, but lovely nonetheless.
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6/30/2023 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 89 Points
Consistent with previous notes. This is funky, tangy, sour, and extremely drinkable after nearly 5 years from harvest. Paired nicely with Thai pork curry and mixed sides. Drink 2023-2027. Technical score: 88. Enjoyment score: 90.
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2/23/2023 - Bolzano2022 wrote: 88 Points
Light, cheery, red fruit, bubble gum, some mineral.
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10/15/2022 - FiggySmalls Likes this wine:
pretty and crunchy wild berry jam with lots of pastis (notes below mentioning rhubarb, raspberry and strawberry are spot on.) Jammy but not confectionary or glycerined by high alcohol--just fresh and light.
right now the acid is medium for the style. the wine is soft, expressive and highly fragrant on pnp
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9/29/2022 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Heavy on the raspberry jam. Tart, some rhubarb too, and some crunchy greens. Very good QPR. Good freshness, balance, firm acidity, and strong tannins (especially for the vintage). This is completely one-dimensional but truly meets the classic definition of a 'quaffer.' Drink 2023-2027. Technical score: 90. Enjoyment score: 92.
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8/11/2022 - pjhr Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasty red berry, mineral, and floral notes on the nose and palate with chewy tannins on the moderate finish. Delicious quaffer!
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11/1/2021 - WashingtonWagner Likes this wine:
Chocolate
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11/1/2021 - WashingtonWagner Likes this wine:
Tasty. Chocolate.
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10/31/2021 - Elycohn Likes this wine: 90 Points
A good reminder that winemakers matter. Even in the years when it's all about raspberry. Foillard expertly assembles down to his Village.
Has mild but present aromatics, a depth of flavor playing off of texture. Crackly gravel, tart crunch, green stem.
This isn't a red berry blanket statement. This is raspberry jam. The seeds and all. Leaves you feeling raspberries 'aint so boring if you can actually taste what a raspberry tastes like.
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7/23/2021 - Ski2002 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great stuff always from Foillard but nice to have a bottle to pop guilt free with a casual dinner. Red fruit, lots of cherries and strawberries, and strong florals on the nose with a medium body and a really food friendly crunchy acidity. Delicious.
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7/1/2021 - bnewendorp Likes this wine:
Great for the price point, will buy more
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6/11/2021 - WittOnWine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Red fruit, rhubarb and cherries with a minerality not usually present in reds. Great Beaujolais Villages, wonderful wine at this price.
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5/2/2021 - RbMike Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pure red fruit, both in aroma and taste. No discernible tannins, low acidity. Fresh and vibrant, meant to be enjoyed ASAP. Not cheap for a BV, but probably the highest expression of the appellation out there.
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4/7/2021 - jhbrower1 wrote: 91 Points
I'll never not love Foillard, even the villages. Super fresh, juicy red fruit. Floral AF. Classic natty Gamay.
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3/30/2021 - lucagiupponi Likes this wine:
One glass leads to another. What else do you need in a wine?
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2/22/2021 - europat55 wrote: 87 Points
Nose: 87 Palate: 87 Tasted blind. I guess I'm not a big Gamay fan... ;)
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2/21/2021 - mayakacz Likes this wine:
Appearance: pale ruby.
Nose: medium intensity of red cherry, white pepper.
Palate: dry, medium acidity, low tannin, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium flavour intensity of cranberry, red cherry, white pepper. Long finish.
Conclusion: very good - balanced, long finish, identifiability of flavours.
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1/15/2021 - rcg62 Likes this wine: 92 Points
If there’s such thing as “serious” Beaujolais Villages, this is it. More concentrated and deeper than most. Not to go crazy, but much more Cru than typical. Loads of fruit and drinking great.
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12/17/2020 - Rontay9000 Likes this wine:
Evergreen flavors. Smells like chicken soup. Musty house. But with vanilla and pine. And some sewer.
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12/15/2020 - MJR21401 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Clear garnet color. Bright red cherry and sweet floral notes on the nose. Secondary spice of clove and ginger. Less on the palate of the same with a nice soft tannin undertone. Surprisingly long finish with persistent acidity. Lovely expression of village level gamay.
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12/12/2020 - Eugenedinapoli Likes this wine:
Ruby/garnet. Black pepper, fruity creamy berries, slightest whiff of bananas. Smoothness wrapped around a buzzing acidity. Everything right in place; what a beaujo should be. Paired wonderfully w a roast turkey.
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12/11/2020 - Sesesq Likes this wine: 95 Points
Freaking incredible. This blew away most crus. Not too much on the nose, little vague and some “pleasant funk” that’s blown off on day 2.
Thin body, very refreshing. Something to be slugged by the pool when you don’t feel like having the stereotypical vinho verde. Bright acidity and this funky, mossy, earthy slate note that hits you front in center. Then you notice the fruit: blueberries and strawberries! Zero tannins. Long finish.
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11/26/2020 - Rhuby Likes this wine: 92 Points
Third of three Beaujolais-Villages bottles. A totally different wine compared to the Jadot/Drouhin. Great balance of lively fruit and (surprising) wood/earth on Days 1-2. Interesting sediment on Day 3, and lost the bright fruit. Should have took the final bottle from the crate.
Day 1: with European bass, stuffing, and green bean casserole. Light/medium red-purple, clear. Baking spices, nutmeg, yeast, bright red fruit, floral, light tannins, and lively acidity.
Day 2: with roasted duck, stuffing, cabbage. Still lively and fruity with smokey/woody undertones.
Day 3: with Cubano and tuna salad sandwiches. Notable sediment today. Cloudy/glittery appearance. Only a little soft fruit today - smokey/woody flavor profile dominates. Tannins more notable.
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10/7/2020 - bps2266 wrote:
nose with soft strawberry, raspberry, wild flowers, licorice, maple, and granite. medium bodied with acidity encapsulated so that it doesn't touch the the edges of the tongue. how does he do that? lush soft red fruited palate. finishes with the faintest hint of dusty tannin. there's good fruit on the end and a faintly metallic, pleasing note. works well with or without food. these wines are unique.
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9/28/2020 - Cochon74 Likes this wine:
One of the most elegant expressions of Gamay I’ve ever had. Where I’ve always been impressed by the depth, richness, and relative power of my favorite Crus Beaujolais, I’m equally impressed by the finesse and refinement of this Villages.
The nose is all red fruit (strawberry and ripe raspberry) with hints of roses and a hint of fresh, moist mushroom.
The flavors follow through on the palate with a touch of minerally sharpness and a pleasant fruity tartness that screams freshness.
Light-bodied and incredibly drinkable, this tasted fantastic right out of the bottle, but continued to open up towards perfection over the course of two hours - the flavors growing more vivid, the flavors deeper.
An exceptional effort that delivers on all fronts. I’m glad Jean Foillard decided to stop making his Nouveau and create this gorgeous wine.
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9/22/2020 - bps2266 wrote:
lighter garnet color. nose shows granite, clay, and some mild red fruit. plenty of great, high acidity and light bodied. raspberry and cherry flavors with plenty of limestone quality holding up. excellent as expected.
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9/19/2020 - nickvdm Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank over two days. Excellent, with brightness and lots of fruit and spice on day 1. Day 2 was more mellow, without losing any complexity.
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9/19/2020 - Elycohn Likes this wine: 92 Points
Foillard seems to be most consistent year over year despite battles against hale, climate change, etc. 2018 is a straddle of fruity spiced cedar, rosemary, and thyme.
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9/3/2020 - rhit wrote:
Maybe not as bright as other vintages, but this had freshness, delicious fruit, and high drinkability - what you'd expect from Foillard.
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8/13/2020 - KJD45$ Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice effusive nose of cinnamon, herbs, nice red fruit..
Plum, cherry, berry fruit tart on the tongue..
Delicious , a bit candy like, but well done and a nice value...
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8/6/2020 - whits Likes this wine: 91 Points
another brilliant Villages from Foillard, violet and cherry on the nose, pure, clean flavors of blackberry, plum, spice and garrigue, nicely crunchy at first, then fleshes out with air, becoming round and juicy, cannot get enough of this, I am very drawn to this style
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7/31/2020 - rjfix Likes this wine: 90 Points
Burgundian style, good with Italian food
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7/30/2020 - JM_MadTown Likes this wine: 88 Points
I enjoyed this bottle much more than the last one. It has nice berry fruit and a medium finish. It’s easy going down the hatch.
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7/7/2020 - JM_MadTown wrote: 85 Points
A good Beaujolais, but basic. It is easy to drink, but not to contemplate.
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6/29/2020 - winchester-xi Likes this wine:
A basic village wine that’s notable for its clarity and purity. On the simple side, but fresh and delicious. There’s a little less tension than the previous vintage, and a touch more sweetness to the fruit, but lovely nonetheless.
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6/6/2020 - herbaceous Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good fruit - great to drink a bit below cellar temp. Great value.
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4/30/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Fresh and lively and really good. Tastes like its a fruit day notes Bill.
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4/18/2020 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Fresh, fruity and fun. Delicious.
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12/3/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Fresh and fun.
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11/13/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Smells really quite amazing out of a Zalto glass. With deep flavors and great structure.
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11/13/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Now that is some good drinking beaujolais. Goodly amount of fruit and richness. Not over the top. Just really good.
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