Jean Tardy Bourgogne Passetoutgrain VV 2006

Posted in November 14th, 2008
by Ray in Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Burgundy, France, Gamay, Pinot Noir

Domaine Jean Tardy & Fils, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain, Vieilles Vignes 2006 The nose features lively black fruit, black licorice and a little volatility. The mouth is quite fruity, with a fresh juicy character, vitamin C like sharp acidity and a little bit of green grippiness. The grapes are 50/50 Pinot and Gamay, grown in Vosne. Mis [...]

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Beau

Posted in September 17th, 2008
by Ray in Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay

Louis Jadot, Beaujolais-Villages 2007 Clean berry and cherry fruit with a little minerality. The mouth is fruity with a light body, characteristic acidity and just a hint of tannic greenness - an easy picnic quaff. Eleve et mis at 71570 in France (It’s got to be Beaune, right? Or is that postal code the [...]

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In a flurry?

Posted in July 11th, 2008
by Ray in Beaujolais, France, Gamay

Joseph Drouhin Fleurie 2005
A little rustic with a tart framework. Mis by Drouhin, negociant eleveur a Beaune 13% $15.99 at Bottle Barn Drouhin

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The Beaujolais is Here!

Posted in November 15th, 2007
by Ray in Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, Gamay

This flight offers the opportunity to look at two versions of Gamay. The first is brand new Nouveau (is that redundant?) and the second is from the Cru Julienas.
Domaine Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2007
This is a textbook example of Nouveau with bubble gum and fruit gushing from the glass. Little to almost [...]

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