Double decanted 6 hours prior to pouring. Pale red with fading rim. Pretty aromas of tobacco, sage, and a squeeze of orange joined later by dark red cherry. Light weight, earthy base, and it never develops much texture. Mostly savory and soil elements in the mouth without any sweetness of fruit, then a tannic finish which is disproportionate to its weight. I've had better luck with past bottles, but this one fit the prevailing narrative about Monprivato underperforming in this outstanding vintage. The fact that some fruit unfolded late is a point in favor of remaining optimistic, but this just seems to lack the material and intensity to play in the same league as truly great 2010's. Delicate is good, but undernourished is not.
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2017 White and 2014 Red Burgundy (The Morris, San Francisco): Ruby. Fragrant green tones. Medium to lighter weight. Lean black and red fruit and soil. Brambly, complex, and structured. Clearly not for now, but it also seems that there is much less wine here than in the Dujac Clos St. Denis, and I wonder just how much it will improve from here. Not particularly attractive tonight.
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6/1/2020 4:51:00 PM - On day two at 60 degrees F storage, this wine ( Folliard '14 Cote du Puy) did come out, displaying copious fruit. Should have rated it higher!
5/31/2020 1:00:00 PM - Valid criticism. I must admit to liking Bojo ripe,. and yes I do like the '15 vintage. Have not tried a more recent vintage. Interestingly, my criticism of most California wines is that they are too ripe for my taste when compared to old world examples. Seems inconsistent with my preferences in Beaujolais. Thanks!
2/5/2020 10:22:00 AM - My dear friend is a DeLaCoudray and is related to the owners of this vineyard. His fathers and his dream is to get a bottle and I would love to be able to assist. Do you know of where i can acquire any? My search has produced zero results over the last 4 months. Thank you for your time.
3/10/2016 4:34:00 AM - drwine2001, No problem re the Laguiche. I make that same mistake too often as well. I don't know how you got your Paulee TNs into CT so quickly. I am barely half way through my 300 TNs.
10/14/2013 6:19:00 AM - Hello drwine2001, Your profile pictures looks like a stairway to Bourgogne heaven. I certainly hope my path to the next life is so spectacularly adorned. Cheers!
9/12/2013 9:58:00 AM - Regarding the '10 Tournelle Trousseau, I salute you for having a feel for the Troussaeu showing more body than the Ploussard, something I read in your note after posting mine. I try to not look at other notes until I've published. Cheers.
2018 Weingut Keller Riesling von der Fels
5/9/2024 - drwine2001 wrote:
Full yellow. Peach fruit on the nose. Full bodied, glycerine, and full of soil. Dry, excellent acidity, very long. Brilliant.
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2010 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato
5/8/2024 - drwine2001 wrote:
Double decanted 6 hours prior to pouring. Pale red with fading rim. Pretty aromas of tobacco, sage, and a squeeze of orange joined later by dark red cherry. Light weight, earthy base, and it never develops much texture. Mostly savory and soil elements in the mouth without any sweetness of fruit, then a tannic finish which is disproportionate to its weight. I've had better luck with past bottles, but this one fit the prevailing narrative about Monprivato underperforming in this outstanding vintage. The fact that some fruit unfolded late is a point in favor of remaining optimistic, but this just seems to lack the material and intensity to play in the same league as truly great 2010's. Delicate is good, but undernourished is not.
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2014 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes
5/6/2024 - drwine2001 wrote:
2017 White and 2014 Red Burgundy (The Morris, San Francisco): Ruby. Fragrant green tones. Medium to lighter weight. Lean black and red fruit and soil. Brambly, complex, and structured. Clearly not for now, but it also seems that there is much less wine here than in the Dujac Clos St. Denis, and I wonder just how much it will improve from here. Not particularly attractive tonight.
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