Retail $22. 100% Gamay. You know, this is certainly (well) on the way to its downward slope. The fruit is essentially faded, and what is left is certainly a bit (or more) stewed. But this is fantastic. Sure, as I mentioned, fruit was at a premium, but the acidity is certainly there. As are secondary and tertiary flavors and aromas. Maybe not for everyone at this point in its long life, but I dig it.
Having just returned from a trip to the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, I was excited to give this cork a pull and taste a decade old bottle from the region. Classic raspberry and earth on the nose, with a hint of mocha. On the palate, there is subtle fruit and plenty of acidity--this wine is fantastic now, but still has plenty of life left. thedrunkencyclist.com
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I bought a half a case of these seven years ago, had a couple of them right away, and then forgot about them. Upon opening, there was a rather strange meatiness, to the point of being overwhelming and coming close to convincing me that there was a flaw. After a few swirls and a bit of time, that blew off, revealing raspberry, cassis and eucalyptus. There is a tiny stewed aspect, but a whole lot of what make Beaujolais great: fruit, acid, balance, yum. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
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Clean in the nose, with medium intensity, beautiful aromas of red currant, red cherry, kirsch and bubblegum. With time darker fruits emerge like fig and plum splashed in vanilla/milk chocolate. Youthful
Dry in the palate, medium body, medium intensity, medium/medium+ acidity, medium alcohol (13%) with medium-/medium tannins, offering red fruits mainly currants and cherries, sour cherry, a tiny hint of animal nuances with the faintest oak splashing. Ends with a medium finish.
Very good wine, retailing a couple of euros under 20, drinking now but I think it could age more due to so prominent primary fruity character nested in a rather solid (for the variety) structure.
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Medium bodied. Slightly herbius nose. fresh red fruit, a touch of gren herbs,and a little vanilla. Excellent for casual drinking with its bright structure.
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6/9/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $22. 100% Gamay. You know, this is certainly (well) on the way to its downward slope. The fruit is essentially faded, and what is left is certainly a bit (or more) stewed. But this is fantastic. Sure, as I mentioned, fruit was at a premium, but the acidity is certainly there. As are secondary and tertiary flavors and aromas. Maybe not for everyone at this point in its long life, but I dig it.
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11/24/2017 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
Having just returned from a trip to the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, I was excited to give this cork a pull and taste a decade old bottle from the region. Classic raspberry and earth on the nose, with a hint of mocha. On the palate, there is subtle fruit and plenty of acidity--this wine is fantastic now, but still has plenty of life left. thedrunkencyclist.com
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10/25/2015 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 Points
I bought a half a case of these seven years ago, had a couple of them right away, and then forgot about them. Upon opening, there was a rather strange meatiness, to the point of being overwhelming and coming close to convincing me that there was a flaw. After a few swirls and a bit of time, that blew off, revealing raspberry, cassis and eucalyptus. There is a tiny stewed aspect, but a whole lot of what make Beaujolais great: fruit, acid, balance, yum. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
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9/12/2013 - kostaslonis Likes this wine: 88 Points
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Clear pale ruby color.
Clean in the nose, with medium intensity, beautiful aromas of red currant, red cherry, kirsch and bubblegum. With time darker fruits emerge like fig and plum splashed in vanilla/milk chocolate. Youthful
Dry in the palate, medium body, medium intensity, medium/medium+ acidity, medium alcohol (13%) with medium-/medium tannins, offering red fruits mainly currants and cherries, sour cherry, a tiny hint of animal nuances with the faintest oak splashing. Ends with a medium finish.
Very good wine, retailing a couple of euros under 20, drinking now but I think it could age more due to so prominent primary fruity character nested in a rather solid (for the variety) structure.
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6/6/2011 - boodra wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied. Slightly herbius nose. fresh red fruit, a touch of gren herbs,and a little vanilla. Excellent for casual drinking with its bright structure.
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