Michael Phillips

9.4

EJ THEvenent produces unique wines in that the grapes are picked much later than other white Burgundies and consequently The Wine has a hint of sweetness and the wine is not released four or more years after the grapes are harvested. The wines are bigger and bolder than other wines from Macon — 3 days ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

A Régnié which expresses itself on the side of black cherries, kirsch, or Plum Eau de vie. The nose is very expressive and counterbalances a very dry character in the mouth, almost salty. Aerial, accurate. To drink.
Note revised upwards, at D+1 because it held up admirably and even opened up to additional nuances. A sincere wine. Really well done.

Un Régnié qui s’exprime du côté des cerises noires, kirsch, ou encore Eau de vie de prune. Le nez est très expressif et contrebalance un caractère très sec en bouche, quasi salin. Aérien, précis. À boire.
Note revue à la hausse, à J+1 car il a admirablement tenu et s’est même ouvert sur des nuances supplémentaires. Un vin sincère. Vraiment bien fait. — 4 years ago

Douglas Braun

9.2

2017 - vintage - really interesting lots of other than fruit character earth , wild fruit , stone , some floral , pomegranate firm tannins — 4 years ago

Maxwell Riesberg

9.4

Big blend! — 7 years ago

John Hagood

9.2

2016 at Dertien in Rotterdam on 1/13/2019 with Liz and Heleen. Strong for Besujolais. — 7 years ago

Lindsey Tramuta

9.4

Like butter. Smooth. Had at Usha and Claudio’s place — 8 years ago

with Cédric

Justin Hansohn

9.1

Valuuuuuuuue! Lots of complexity hidden in pure friendly fruit. Madame that made this is making a strong case for herself. — 8 years ago

Brian S

9.1

Biodynamic, 80 year old vines. Red apple skin, lovely red fruit, lots of red cherry in mouth, red and blue flowers, black soil. — 7 months ago

Martinez

9.1

One of my favorites from La Paulée’s “low cost” Off the Grid tasting. Cru Beaujolais by Jean Paul Thevenet, one of the four members of the “Gang of Four”. Gamay from 70-100 years old vines. Aged for 6-8 months in old barrels. Perfumed nose, aromas of red fruit. Structured, serious wine. — 3 years ago

Gemma Duncan

9.0

Perfect with jambalaya — 4 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

This was very pretty & finessed showing cherry, rose petal, orange peel & sweet spices. Martine said that Henri stated the 91 would always have charm & last forever. — 7 years ago

Jeanne Brophy

9.1

With Amy. Angler. — 7 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

In 2012 they blended their two single vineyard sites, La Chave and Luc into this one wine. It’s a freak show. Huge olive, huge blackberry and huge granite. An intense earthy minerality. So so complex. Almost like a tapenade. Amazing aromas. So juicy and with incredible energy. Wow what soft but such fine tannins. This is incredible. Amazing texture and balance with just ridiculous length and freshness. Stunning purity. — 7 years ago

Maciej Kurka

9.3

Imported by Martine. Great — 8 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.1

Nice fruit, acid...pure pleasure — 8 years ago

Miyuki Yoshino

9.3

smooth aroma — 2 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.2

Amazing…. — 3 years ago

with Patti

Brandon Thiessen

9.0

Classic. Light but tight, could probably stand a number of years to find it’s prime. Raspberry, tart cherry. — 4 years ago

MaJ CappS

8.9

Dusty cellar tannin nose, even after a few hours..

What I thought would be a fruit forward wine, turns out to have some structure to it, layers of prune, black olive, dark flowers, like violets, and lavender. Ends in a long finish of absorbic acidity, light peppery tannin.

A chilly night wine, for sure. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you want to impress a Somm with a bottle of wine, bring a Grand Cru Gamay. I hate using the term Beaujolais. It gives a lot of people the lesser impression of Beaujolais Nouveau which, equates to the impression left by Blue Nun in the 70’s/early 80’s and Yellow Tail in and around 2000.

This is one of my favorite producers of Gamay, a member of the “Gang of Four”; Lapierre, Thevenet, Foillard & Breton. There is a fifth honoree member to the “Gang of Four”, Yvon Metras, who I enjoy equally. If you want to finally appreciate this varietal, look for one of these producers from Morgan or Fleurie.

The nose reveals; dark cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, blueberry hues, spearmint, granitic minerals/soil, dark berry cola, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, a whiff of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets.

The body is full, rich and guides over the palate. It shows some tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance are at the beginnings of truly rounding into butterfly form. Still will benefit from 5 plus years in bottle. Bright red florals are far more pronounced on the palate. Ripe/bright; dark tart cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, half baked rhubarb with lovely blueberry hues, blood orange & dry raisins. Spearmint, tree sap, granitic minerals/soil pressed in to the palate, dark berry cola, orange peel, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, hints of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets. The acidity is like a warm summer rain shower. The long, rich, ripe, well balanced, elegant finish is nicely persistent for minutes.

12% ABV 👍

Photos of; Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel Lapierre (may he RIP-2010), Marcel’s son and current Winemaker-Matheiu Lapierre and their Morgan Vineyard.
— 7 years ago