Opened the 2010 Lapierre Morgon for some co-workers last night, and was bowled over by the freshness and lightness (in a positive way) of the wine. The berry/cherry fruit was still quite forward, with some light spice and chalky earth elements as well. There was even a little bit of herb. Just lovely. Drink the damn thing now!
Drinking the wine got me to thinking about 2009 versus 2010. I bought a lot of 2009. I really like 2009. I bought some 2010 - not as much, but not a tiny amount. 2009 is riper. 2009 is darker. 2009 is heavier. 2009 is still beaujolais, especially if you pit it against other wines (e.g. lighter Cote de Beaune Burgundies). 2009 is fall where 2010 is spring. Fall has great charms, especially when it comes after hot summer days and brings refreshment from what seemed like the intense heaviness of the dog days of August - even as the days grow shorter. Spring is different charms - brightness, renewal.
We need them both.
