Red Bordeaux Blend

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2008 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, kirsch, green bell pepper, graphite, dried purple flowers, earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and sanguine. Old school Bordeaux and delicious. Drink now through 2038.

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+

Mature, mushrooms, savory, around w nice core of dark fruit.

A bit of sweetness after so many dry Italians. Still, this proves either it’s pedigree or vintage, maybe both.

Deep ruby-brown, tart cherries and tobacco, noticeable tannins and acidity, beautifully mature

2000 earthy Oak

Great fun with the boys.

damn

Nose - violet, black plum, dried blackberry. Palate - blackberry, plum, dried strawberry. Coconut

Fantastic wine.