06 Desvignes, La Vote Saint-Vincent

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Cliff

Cliff Rosenberg
Don't think I've seen this cuve before. It was very nice and surprised me by how approachable it was. Definitely Gamay (for me the varietal signature isn't always so strong with Desvignes), it was bright, red-fruited, and hit the spot. We'll see how it holds up on day two.
 
I'm assuming this is an entry-level wine, meant for immediate consumption. If so, chapeau, it more than fits the bill. Last night, it was juicy and fresh; on day two, it showed no signs of oxidation and presented a spicier side, with some tannin showing on the finish. Nothing spectacular mind you, but, at the same time, just right, if you like this sort of thing.
 
originally posted by Cliff:
I'm assuming this is an entry-level wine, meant for immediate consumption. If so, chapeau, it more than fits the bill. Last night, it was juicy and fresh; on day two, it showed no signs of oxidation and presented a spicier side, with some tannin showing on the finish. Nothing spectacular mind you, but, at the same time, just right, if you like this sort of thing.
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I've had a couple 3 bottles over the last month; quite nice; plenty approachable now, but not candied or a sloppy puppy; nice bit of spine and bright acidity with a lovely velvety fruit robe, with a bit, as Cliff noted in the (i assume) leaner '06, spice. I sent the '09 Desvignes CdP to the warehouse, but I am very glad to have this around the house.
 
'06 Javernieres was reasonably approachable last month, or at least to a point where it was better on day 1 than on day 2.
Which means (things being relative) your bottle showed really well.
 
originally posted by .sasha:
'06 Javernieres was reasonably approachable last month, or at least to a point where it was better on day 1 than on day 2.
Which means (things being relative) your bottle showed really well.
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'97 Desvignes Javernieres was quite beautiful tonight though it needed some time to get going.
 
Is Desvignes the Gouges of Beaujolais? It sounds like they take an unusually long time to get together. I was fairly surprised that the '07 Javernieres was so tannic and ungiving, considering that most other '07s seemed ready to go. Or is 10+ years not unusual for most non-carbonic Morgons?
 
I think Desvignes is special. The Gouges of Beaujolais sounds about right. Never seen the St. Vincent before. Heard 09 was a small crop for them, so maybe some of this bottling was brought in to appease the market?
 
i am enjoying the 09 voute saint vincent very much. approachable now, it's a delicous soft morgon that works with all sorts of foods. i could only get a few bottles of the cdp.
there is some bottle variation but the better bottles have some lovely aromatics that are nice to linger over. nice wine for the price.
 
originally posted by Yule Kim:
Is Desvignes the Gouges of Beaujolais? It sounds like they take an unusually long time to get together. I was fairly surprised that the '07 Javernieres was so tannic and ungiving, considering that most other '07s seemed ready to go. Or is 10+ years not unusual for most non-carbonic Morgons?
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They are semi-carbonic but still take longer than most to come around.
 
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