Château Thivin
Les Griottes de Brulhié Côte de Brouilly Gamay
Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Nose is very 15 with terrific aged character but also messy ripeness. But it’s precise. Smells really ripe with some sur maturite. Brambly. Palate is super juicy but also has those fierce 15 tannins. Tastes balanced but it’s just at the edge of balanced. 15 is good here as 15 is mess in a lot of places but it’s still the worst vintage from 10-20 at Thivin. Good length. Thick and lactic but also tannic and fresh. Fruit is dark.
Nose is very 15 with terrific aged character but also messy ripeness. But it’s precise. Smells really ripe with some sur maturite. Brambly. Palate is super juicy but also has those fierce 15 tannins. Tastes balanced but it’s just at the edge of balanced. 15 is good here as 15 is mess in a lot of places but it’s still the worst vintage from 10-20 at Thivin. Good length. Thick and lactic but also tannic and fresh. Fruit is dark.
May 27th, 2023Big time 15 sunshine on the nose. Ripe bright red and black berries and cherries. They smell a bit broad to be honest. Not as precise as I like usually from this bottling. Grapey. Palate has big energy but also a bit broad and tutti frutti. Good freshness and maybe will get better with air. Just a 9.0 for now. Tannins a bit sloppy too.
Big time 15 sunshine on the nose. Ripe bright red and black berries and cherries. They smell a bit broad to be honest. Not as precise as I like usually from this bottling. Grapey. Palate has big energy but also a bit broad and tutti frutti. Good freshness and maybe will get better with air. Just a 9.0 for now. Tannins a bit sloppy too.
Jun 23rd, 2020
Delicious, notes later!
Nose has cherry mash with baking spice, blueberry/blackberry juice, touch of heat from the alcohol (13% ABV) and dusty florals.
Palate has peppered cherries, explosive red/black fruits, singing acidity, smooth but chewy tannins and slightly drying finish.
This wine is young and has likely a decade ahead before reaching its prime window.
A very nice counterpoint to the 2016 version enjoyed alongside.
Delicious, notes later!
Nose has cherry mash with baking spice, blueberry/blackberry juice, touch of heat from the alcohol (13% ABV) and dusty florals.
Palate has peppered cherries, explosive red/black fruits, singing acidity, smooth but chewy tannins and slightly drying finish.
This wine is young and has likely a decade ahead before reaching its prime window.
A very nice counterpoint to the 2016 version enjoyed alongside.
