Clotaire Michal

La Napoleon Beaujolais Villages Gamay

9.214 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.4

Gamay with a backbone of Syrah

Gamay with a backbone of Syrah

Aug 13th, 2017
Chris MacLean

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)

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)

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

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.

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.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Mary H
9.1

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

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

Oct 6th, 2019
Michael Walker

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

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

Nov 23rd, 2017
Peter Wanning

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.

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.

Nov 18th, 2016
Christine Yi (cy_eats)

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

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

Jul 1st, 2016
Alan Snitow

Alan had this a year ago

Alan had this a year ago

Jun 10th, 2023
Alan Snitow

Alan had this 5 years ago

Alan had this 5 years ago

Apr 14th, 2020
Alessandro Nardi

Alessandro had this 8 years ago

Alessandro had this 8 years ago

Mar 14th, 2017