Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Clos de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Gamay

9.32 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.3

Here's a little retrospective on 2009 in Beaujolais and Burgundy. First, some Dutraive "Grand'Cour" Fleurie (oldest vintage I've had). At first, it showed some age on the nose but it soon opened up and gained momentum, still singing hours later when the night ended. Highly toned, bright with great acidity; you would never peg this as a warm vintage and no where near as opulent as 2015. Plenty of cinnamon spice notes which are the hallmark of this producer. Stood out against the bigger wines.

Here's a little retrospective on 2009 in Beaujolais and Burgundy. First, some Dutraive "Grand'Cour" Fleurie (oldest vintage I've had). At first, it showed some age on the nose but it soon opened up and gained momentum, still singing hours later when the night ended. Highly toned, bright with great acidity; you would never peg this as a warm vintage and no where near as opulent as 2015. Plenty of cinnamon spice notes which are the hallmark of this producer. Stood out against the bigger wines.

1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2018
Zachary Sussman

Wine writer PUNCH

9.3

Among the best of Fleurie.

Among the best of Fleurie.

Oct 27th, 2014