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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker wrote:"Grand Cru"? I believe Cru Beaujolais is the term.
David M. Bueker wrote:Cru Beaujolais is the term.
Howie Hart
The Hart of Buffalo
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 4:13 pm
Niagara Falls, NY
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Mark Lipton wrote:I know that you're writing this for the masses and so seek to dispel the image of Beaujolais as light, inconsequential stuff. Still, I must relate to you my experiences tasting with a vigneron in Fleurie, now sadly retired and his vineyards sold off (no heirs), who told me in '01 of having recently opened up a '47 Fleurie that was drinking fabulously and was a Côte d'Or deadringer. Several of those biggers Crus, especially Morgon and M-à-V, are reputed to be capable of improving with decades of age and taking on the character of aged Pinot Noir in top years when made "seriously." All the more reason to decry the production of "Bojopiffle" -- as a friend of mine puts i
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34446
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker wrote:There's one critical point regarding that '47 Fleurie - it had never left home. There have been all sorts of stories about great bottles consumed in situ. It's very hard to recreate that effect anywhere else.
Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Bonnie in Holland
Ultra geek
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Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:35 am
The Netherlands
Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Jim Brennan wrote:Any thoughts on the ageability of Domaine Diochon Moulin-a-Vent? I have a few bottles of the '05, which I found quite enjoyable now.
Jon Peterson
The Court Winer
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Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:53 pm
The Blue Crab State
Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Jon Peterson wrote:I was in college, mid-1970s. Wanted to impress someone, probably a girl. I bought a 1968 Beaujolais that had been sitting in a nice sunny window for who knows how long. What a first lesson! I don't think I tried wine again 'til 1985.
Rahsaan wrote:We had some Jadot 2004 Beaujolais-Villages tonight that seemed a bit old and alcoholic for my tastes.
Unless the bottle had been fried.
Florida Jim wrote:Powerful year, excellent producer, the most long-lived site in the cru; it should last very well, indeed.
But if you enjoy it now, why not drink it now?
Florida Jim
Wine guru
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:27 pm
St. Pete., FL & Sonoma, CA
Jim Brennan wrote:Florida Jim wrote:Powerful year, excellent producer, the most long-lived site in the cru; it should last very well, indeed.
But if you enjoy it now, why not drink it now?
I've had a few already, but I'm curious to see how they'll age. They seem powerful examples of the grape, with lots of fruit and good structure, so it seems like it would accept some age nicely. On the flip side, since I've not had many examples of beaujolais with bottle age, it's entirely possible that I might prefer them now, rather than 5 or 10 years from now. The quandary, of course, is that there's only one way to truly learn whether bottle age will benefit the wine, which is to lay a few bottles down.
So I'd say that intellectual curiosity plays a role. Of course, if people with a reasonable degree of experience with this producer (and quality Beaujolais producers in general) felt that the ride was likely to be mostly downhill then I might only lay down 1 (rather than 3 or 4)... but I'd almost certainly still do at least that one bottle for the sake of the learning experience.
John Tomasso wrote:I have a stash of 02 Clos de la Roilette Vendage Tardive that has yet to come around. I have sampled a couple of bottles, and each tasting suggested more bottle age is in order.
Anyone have an opinion on this wine?
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