Juicy Joy: 2008 Rouillon

[Rahsaan]

2008 Clos du Tue-Bouef Cheverny Rouillon
Juicy fresh lip-smacking joy. No complaints at all. Clear, flavorful, the perfect pick-me-up.

 

[Joe Dressner]

Fun stuff.

 

[Rahsaan]

Indeed!

 

[Jeff Grossman]

Is this one also labeled "Frileuse"? (I've still got one of those sitting around, just to see if a year does it some good.)

 

[Rahsaan]

originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Is this one also labeled "Frileuse"? (I've still got one of those sitting around, just to see if a year does it some good.)

Joe can correct me on the details here, but Frileuse is white (I believe usually Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) but this was a red wine (I believe usually Gamay and Pinot Noir). It was also delicious!

 

[Jeff Grossman]

Rahsaan, in 2007 there were a few mis-labeled bottles. Rather than fool around trying to get them off, or just slapping another one on, Tue-Boeuf (or Joe?) put on a neck-label that said something like "(Rouillon really)".

My question was a jest.

 

[Rahsaan]

Aha. I should have known you were aware of the difference.

 

[Joe Dressner]

Indeed.