Jean-Claude Lapalu
La Croix des Rameaux Brouilly Gamay
Brouilly, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Mr. Ed makes an appearance right out of the gates. But there is also mineral. Deep red cherries. Lipstick like intensity. Mint, menthol. Really wafting stuff. The horse blends and just becomes a component of a dizzying array of aromas. Lapalu always a thrill. Palate is rich and vibrant with tangy freshness and loads of early season cherry and good acids. Ripe and substantial tannins. Closed a bit on the very long and mineral driven finish. A nice hit of opulence as well. Crazy raw materials here but as this is Lapalu this will need hours to come together. But it’s all there.
Mr. Ed makes an appearance right out of the gates. But there is also mineral. Deep red cherries. Lipstick like intensity. Mint, menthol. Really wafting stuff. The horse blends and just becomes a component of a dizzying array of aromas. Lapalu always a thrill. Palate is rich and vibrant with tangy freshness and loads of early season cherry and good acids. Ripe and substantial tannins. Closed a bit on the very long and mineral driven finish. A nice hit of opulence as well. Crazy raw materials here but as this is Lapalu this will need hours to come together. But it’s all there.
Jul 5th, 2020
Moderate concentration/staining, forest floor, game, leather, black pepper, licorice and mint, sour cherry, tomato skin, stem, and stones on the palate. Medium+ acidity, and tannins.12.5%
Moderate concentration/staining, forest floor, game, leather, black pepper, licorice and mint, sour cherry, tomato skin, stem, and stones on the palate. Medium+ acidity, and tannins.12.5%
Nov 6th, 2019
Bright purpley hue. Loganberry and five spice palate, quite juicy. Sips down nicely
Bright purpley hue. Loganberry and five spice palate, quite juicy. Sips down nicely
Jul 16th, 2021Aromatic, fresh and juicy. Full throttle red and blue fruits, intermingled with earthy notes.
Aromatic, fresh and juicy. Full throttle red and blue fruits, intermingled with earthy notes.
Apr 17th, 2020