Pascal Jean-Philippe Granger
"Les Chassignols" Moulin-à-Vent Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Serious cellar potential, and that is probably where this one belongs for awhile. Very primary, dense, juicy and structured. Crunchy wild berries, gravelly mineral character and slightly herbaceous. This bottling needs more time than even the grand reserve Juliénas because of its much shorter elevage and early release time. It will surely reward, but showing some mutedness now.
*Day 3* Already considerably more rewarding. The tannin structure is muscular but supple, and there is more mid palate density and clarity. Showing some dried fruit aromas at this stage, but not to the point of feeling tired. I’m more confident that this will drink well in 2021 or perhaps 2020.
Serious cellar potential, and that is probably where this one belongs for awhile. Very primary, dense, juicy and structured. Crunchy wild berries, gravelly mineral character and slightly herbaceous. This bottling needs more time than even the grand reserve Juliénas because of its much shorter elevage and early release time. It will surely reward, but showing some mutedness now.
*Day 3* Already considerably more rewarding. The tannin structure is muscular but supple, and there is more mid palate density and clarity. Showing some dried fruit aromas at this stage, but not to the point of feeling tired. I’m more confident that this will drink well in 2021 or perhaps 2020.
Crunchy red fruits with the telltale signs of M-a-V structure; snappy tannin and zippy acidity. Just a lovely wine to begin the evening on.
Crunchy red fruits with the telltale signs of M-a-V structure; snappy tannin and zippy acidity. Just a lovely wine to begin the evening on.
Feb 8th, 2019
Medium purple with hints of garnet; medium intensity aromas of blackberry, mulberry, black currant , underbrush, wet leaves; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of blackberry, mulberry, underbrush, dusty earth; medium finish, straightforward flavors
Medium purple with hints of garnet; medium intensity aromas of blackberry, mulberry, black currant , underbrush, wet leaves; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of blackberry, mulberry, underbrush, dusty earth; medium finish, straightforward flavors
Dec 31st, 2018
Needs more cellar time or a lot of breathing outside of bottle. Opens up in a lovely way to baking spices, black pepper, and rose. Would love to have another bottle in a couple years.
Needs more cellar time or a lot of breathing outside of bottle. Opens up in a lovely way to baking spices, black pepper, and rose. Would love to have another bottle in a couple years.
May 6th, 2022
$23. A wonderful bistro wine. Decant for 15 minutes. Serve at 60 degrees. “Your first sip will be met by a blast of dark cherry and red berry fruit, but fresh violets and roses, quickly follow.”- Ian Cauble, SommSelect. Also enjoyed this wine even more on 11/2
$23. A wonderful bistro wine. Decant for 15 minutes. Serve at 60 degrees. “Your first sip will be met by a blast of dark cherry and red berry fruit, but fresh violets and roses, quickly follow.”- Ian Cauble, SommSelect. Also enjoyed this wine even more on 11/2
Oct 20th, 2018
Another delicious Cru Beaujolais from Moulin-à-Vent produced by Pascal & Jean-Philippe Granger. Dark cherry, red berry fruit, violets, roses, exotic spices, gingerbread, leather, and granite.
Another delicious Cru Beaujolais from Moulin-à-Vent produced by Pascal & Jean-Philippe Granger. Dark cherry, red berry fruit, violets, roses, exotic spices, gingerbread, leather, and granite.
Jun 2nd, 2018
Not a bad buy. Nice fruity red but not a fruit bomb
Not a bad buy. Nice fruity red but not a fruit bomb
Nov 1st, 2016
Nice. Pretty red fruit and slight mineral bite.
Nice. Pretty red fruit and slight mineral bite.
Oct 25th, 2016