Domaine Lafarge Vial
Clos Vernay Fleurie Gamay
Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Thought I be a bigger fan a funk that I didn’t enjoy out of a magnum
Thought I be a bigger fan a funk that I didn’t enjoy out of a magnum
Nov 1st, 2020
Needed 2 hours. Minimum. Nose is super mineral. Some cherry. Still almost mute at 2 hours. Palate is round and squishy with good freshness. Not the purest wine. A bit lacking in fruit sweetness. But well made. But also lacking in inspiration.
Overnight this improved and gained depth, fruit and character. 8.8 to 9.0.
Needed 2 hours. Minimum. Nose is super mineral. Some cherry. Still almost mute at 2 hours. Palate is round and squishy with good freshness. Not the purest wine. A bit lacking in fruit sweetness. But well made. But also lacking in inspiration.
Overnight this improved and gained depth, fruit and character. 8.8 to 9.0.
Great nose. Floral, sour cherries, granite and very mineral. High-toned. Like a perfume. Palate is gorgeous. Elegant and fresh with deep cherry fruit. Terrific sap and fruit depth. Big structure and depth. Chewy and so long. Classic. Has 10-15 years ahead of it. Terrific persistence. So seamless and fresh. Brilliant.
Great nose. Floral, sour cherries, granite and very mineral. High-toned. Like a perfume. Palate is gorgeous. Elegant and fresh with deep cherry fruit. Terrific sap and fruit depth. Big structure and depth. Chewy and so long. Classic. Has 10-15 years ahead of it. Terrific persistence. So seamless and fresh. Brilliant.
Mar 5th, 2019
A perfect match for the beef carpaccio we had as one of 5 courses this New Year's eve (and the best Fleurie I've tested). Strawberries, raspberries, violets and a chablisesque minerality on the nose; hiiigh acids, same fruits and liquorice dominated the taste and was followed by a delightful and refreshing finish!
A perfect match for the beef carpaccio we had as one of 5 courses this New Year's eve (and the best Fleurie I've tested). Strawberries, raspberries, violets and a chablisesque minerality on the nose; hiiigh acids, same fruits and liquorice dominated the taste and was followed by a delightful and refreshing finish!
Dec 30th, 2016
More Pinot than Gamay. Also not very specific.
More Pinot than Gamay. Also not very specific.
Jan 5th, 2024
Raspberry, mineral, med body, med + acid, buttoned down
Raspberry, mineral, med body, med + acid, buttoned down
Mar 19th, 2023
Beautiful! Pretty dark fruit for a Fleurie.
Beautiful! Pretty dark fruit for a Fleurie.
Jul 21st, 2021
Burgundy style Beaujolais on dark fruits and needed time and air to reveal itself a little bit. 88-89
Un Bojo de style Bourguignon qui a eu besoin d’air pour se révéler un peu, fruits noirs, expressif et assez structuré. 88-89
Burgundy style Beaujolais on dark fruits and needed time and air to reveal itself a little bit. 88-89
Un Bojo de style Bourguignon qui a eu besoin d’air pour se révéler un peu, fruits noirs, expressif et assez structuré. 88-89