These wines take forever to come around. Tight as nails still. Will be a beauty in 5 years!
These wines take forever to come around. Tight as nails still. Will be a beauty in 5 years!
4 people found it helpfulFeb 29th, 2016
Been a long time since I’ve had one of these. Nose starts off closed but then it stays to unfurl. Red berry, cranberry and cherry fruit. Licorice and even a hint of grapefruit. Palate is dazzlingly fresh and vibrant with gorgeous velvety tannins and terrific length. Still seems young at 15. What wines these were in their youth. Can’t believe how glacially they are aging. Fruit is there on the palate but not as much as I’d like there to be.
Been a long time since I’ve had one of these. Nose starts off closed but then it stays to unfurl. Red berry, cranberry and cherry fruit. Licorice and even a hint of grapefruit. Palate is dazzlingly fresh and vibrant with gorgeous velvety tannins and terrific length. Still seems young at 15. What wines these were in their youth. Can’t believe how glacially they are aging. Fruit is there on the palate but not as much as I’d like there to be.
2 people found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2019
I know these are built to age but after a number of nights of drinking wonderful older wines we wanted something a bit…fresher tonight. With a 3+ hour decant this definitely fit the bill. Very deep in the glass - almost purple. Quite burgundian but the crunchiness keeps this in Beaujolais. Excellent red fruit. Tannins are quite tight and teeth staining but the finish is lovely with great refreshing acid. Nice pairing with simple roast chicken thighs, and an excellent value <$30. Going to send some to storage.
I know these are built to age but after a number of nights of drinking wonderful older wines we wanted something a bit…fresher tonight. With a 3+ hour decant this definitely fit the bill. Very deep in the glass - almost purple. Quite burgundian but the crunchiness keeps this in Beaujolais. Excellent red fruit. Tannins are quite tight and teeth staining but the finish is lovely with great refreshing acid. Nice pairing with simple roast chicken thighs, and an excellent value <$30. Going to send some to storage.
1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2022Sick. Cherry pits. Spice. Apples. McIntosh apples. Sick. Full bodied and spicey. Complex. Granite. Velvety. Stunningly pure. Tiny bit of bitterness on the end.
Sick. Cherry pits. Spice. Apples. McIntosh apples. Sick. Full bodied and spicey. Complex. Granite. Velvety. Stunningly pure. Tiny bit of bitterness on the end.
1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2021
Ending the day right.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2015Closed a f. This wine is a brick. Back later.
Closed a f. This wine is a brick. Back later.
Apr 15th, 2017
Agree w some comments that it is tight as a button & needs time/decant if now. Still, nothing flabby here & core Morgon etched in; Try in 2/3 yrs. And yes, enjoyed it now!
Agree w some comments that it is tight as a button & needs time/decant if now. Still, nothing flabby here & core Morgon etched in; Try in 2/3 yrs. And yes, enjoyed it now!
Jan 21st, 2017
Also a bit bretty and tight as a drum for a 10+ year wine. Some fun funk but a little out of balance and volatile.
Also a bit bretty and tight as a drum for a 10+ year wine. Some fun funk but a little out of balance and volatile.
Nov 17th, 2016
This is just throwing funny aromas and flavors. Maybe too soon?
This is just throwing funny aromas and flavors. Maybe too soon?
Nov 7th, 2014
Bit flabby. Carbonique fruit, Brettanomyces funk.
Bit flabby. Carbonique fruit, Brettanomyces funk.
Oct 27th, 2014
Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
