Bordeaux, France
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+
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.
Mature, mushrooms, savory, around w nice core of dark fruit.
1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2025
A bit of sweetness after so many dry Italians. Still, this proves either it’s pedigree or vintage, maybe both.
A bit of sweetness after so many dry Italians. Still, this proves either it’s pedigree or vintage, maybe both.
Mar 15th, 2025
Deep ruby-brown, tart cherries and tobacco, noticeable tannins and acidity, beautifully mature
Deep ruby-brown, tart cherries and tobacco, noticeable tannins and acidity, beautifully mature
Dec 24th, 2024
Nose - violet, black plum, dried blackberry. Palate - blackberry, plum, dried strawberry. Coconut
Nose - violet, black plum, dried blackberry. Palate - blackberry, plum, dried strawberry. Coconut
Dec 27th, 2023
