La Napoleon Beaujolais Villages Gamay

Gamay with a backbone of Syrah

This is the most tannic Beaujolais I've ever tasted, and it's very good. The juiciness is caged but primed for expression. Opening up and telling a different story about every five minutes. (Not quite as good on day 2)

Beautiful pure nose of berry fruit, silky pungent cherry, and a beguiling freshness all on a slab of granite and a meaty earthiness. Terrific energy to the nose. Wonderful juicy palate with poise and energy. Terrific complexity and purity and There is a finesse to the granite. There is real stuffing here and a lively creaminess as well. Incredible Beaujolais Villages. What length and minerality on the finish. Terrific structure. I think this goes 3-6 years. I cannot believe how great this is. What balance. "Clotaire Michal" again.

Dare I say crushable? Cranberry and raspberry with a sight fizz, hint of spice. Good mineral backbone.

Excellent Beaujolais. Super mellow, no earth at all. Perfect fruit balance on the back end.

Best of the Beaujolais tested for Thanksgiving this year. Dusty berry nose are the best notes of this wine. Even more full bodied with some air time. Going to be nice with the honey glazed game and Brussels sprouts. Much better than some cru Beaujolais sampled.

2014. delicious, musty, earthy, mineral, medium bodied. amazing w salty creamy Pecorino Romano cheese.

Alan had this 10 months ago

Alan had this 4 years ago

Alessandro had this 7 years ago