Domaine Passot Les Rampaux
Regnie Gamay
Chiroubles, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
WNH Gamay night.
A somewhat new producer from Beaujolais’s newest cru, Regnie. From my limited experience, wines from this Cru are normally very ethereal and highlight bright fruits.
If I had tasted this blind, I would have called this either burgundy or OR Pinot. Aside from this not being carbonic (albeit not expected), this has fairly high acidity and a focus of crunchy cranberries. Aromatically, this is mainly bright red fruits...cherries, cranberries, fleshy strawberries. It also revealed potpourri and a kiss of “minerality”. On the palate, the acidity was a bit shocking, reminiscent of Pinot. It showed tobacco leaf, underripe black cranberries, and has a finish of graphite and some funky tart iron (without being meaty). Followed over two days, and the acidity definitely died down on the second day.
WNH Gamay night.
A somewhat new producer from Beaujolais’s newest cru, Regnie. From my limited experience, wines from this Cru are normally very ethereal and highlight bright fruits.
If I had tasted this blind, I would have called this either burgundy or OR Pinot. Aside from this not being carbonic (albeit not expected), this has fairly high acidity and a focus of crunchy cranberries. Aromatically, this is mainly bright red fruits...cherries, cranberries, fleshy strawberries. It also revealed potpourri and a kiss of “minerality”. On the palate, the acidity was a bit shocking, reminiscent of Pinot. It showed tobacco leaf, underripe black cranberries, and has a finish of graphite and some funky tart iron (without being meaty). Followed over two days, and the acidity definitely died down on the second day.
The funk is strong with this one - blood, iron, & fungal rot 🤙🏻😎 Wrapped nice & neat with ripe strawberries and bright cherries.
The funk is strong with this one - blood, iron, & fungal rot 🤙🏻😎 Wrapped nice & neat with ripe strawberries and bright cherries.
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2018
$21 is a terrific “bang for you buck”. Decant for 30 minutes. Wonderful fruit, smooth tannins.
$21 is a terrific “bang for you buck”. Decant for 30 minutes. Wonderful fruit, smooth tannins.
1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2018
Refreshing Cru Beaujolais! Bright garnet color with some ruby highlights. Aromas of red fruit, moss, orange zest, graphite and wet stones. Muted flavors of red raspberry/currant/cherry/cranberry fruit, subtle baking spices and a mineral backbone. Long and lingering chalky finish. Somewhat hollow in the mid-palate. Extremely light bodied with zesty acidity and subtle powdery tannins. Earthy, well layered and refined. Solid but not spectacular summertime red.
Refreshing Cru Beaujolais! Bright garnet color with some ruby highlights. Aromas of red fruit, moss, orange zest, graphite and wet stones. Muted flavors of red raspberry/currant/cherry/cranberry fruit, subtle baking spices and a mineral backbone. Long and lingering chalky finish. Somewhat hollow in the mid-palate. Extremely light bodied with zesty acidity and subtle powdery tannins. Earthy, well layered and refined. Solid but not spectacular summertime red.
Jun 27th, 2026
Nice. The high acidity hit you immediately. To the level of almost feeling effervescent on the tongue. Bright red fruit. Strawberry and raspberry. Hints of tobacco and oak.
Nice. The high acidity hit you immediately. To the level of almost feeling effervescent on the tongue. Bright red fruit. Strawberry and raspberry. Hints of tobacco and oak.
Jul 5th, 2021Lots of tart red berries. A little lighter and super easy drinker.
Lots of tart red berries. A little lighter and super easy drinker.
Dec 15th, 2020
Robust flavors, with a clean finish - no lingering flavors. Best enjoyed with dark chocolate, which really brings out the cherry flavors. Chocolate with caramel makes it more tart, and chocolate with almonds make it taste like a pastry.
Robust flavors, with a clean finish - no lingering flavors. Best enjoyed with dark chocolate, which really brings out the cherry flavors. Chocolate with caramel makes it more tart, and chocolate with almonds make it taste like a pastry.
Jun 18th, 2020