La Closerie De Fourtet
CLOSERIE DU PELAN
Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
Closerie du Pelan was a recent acquisition by the Amoreau family (Chateau Le Puy). This particular example from the 2001 vintage was made by the previous owner; some leftover stock from the cellars.
Popped and poured. The 2001 pours a rudy color with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with nose of cassis, dark plum, tobacco, cigar box, damp earth and gentle baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins (mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This was a lovely surprise and I’m super curious how the Amoreau-effect will play a role at Closerie du Pelan from 2022, onward. Drink now through 2031+ — 2 months ago
La Closerie Des Lys
Chardonnay 2021
From Bernie’s $15. Nice unoaked Chardonnay from France. Light and fresh. — 3 months ago
Jacquesson & Fils
Dégorgement Tardif Millésime Extra Brut Champagne Blend
This was the Cuvée 740 Degorgement Tardif. Stunning wine. Precise, complex, great texture…could be runner up to the Prévost La Closerie Beguines. — a year ago
Jérôme Prévost
La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier 2013
Lovely bright tart mineral fruit. Great structure and balance — 17 days ago
Domaine De Talancé
Closerie Pourpre Gamaret 2022
Zesty, lemon curd, light butter, apple — a month ago
Closerie Des Alisiers
Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019
The bottle I had 1 1/2 years ago was better. The nose has classic scents of wet sea shell and other limestoney minerals, but I detect a slight oxidative note already creeping in. There good weight, fruit, and minerality in the mouth. But the acids are lowish. And the color is a deeper gold than before. I’d drink and enjoy these before 2024 ends. This is the negociant project of Stephane Brocard.
UPDATE: On night 3, it seems more tightly knit and youthful. Weird! A Benjamin Button act. Upping score from 8.9 to 9.1. — 4 months ago
Lee Pitofsky
Love LC19. It’s perfect today flaunting deep, powerful layers of ripe orchard fruit with smoky minerals, toasted hazelnuts and exotic spices. The palate is structured and concentrated with a satiny texture and vibrant energy that give way to a long saline and mineral laced finale. Pinot Meunier from the master, it just can’t be matched and this is the best release since LC13 IMO. I’ve heard LC19 imports to the west coast specifically are often mousy, but luckily I’ve never experienced that here on the east coast. — 3 days ago