Seeking reactions to the following Beaujolais

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07 Thivin CdB
07 Diochon VV
08 Foillard Morgon
08 Foillard Corcelette
08 Lapierre
08 LapierreVdP Gauls
07 Thevenet
08 Thevenet
 
I sometimes like wines with a little brett when young, but I just don't care for them when they're old - it just seems to amplify usually. And I would be laying these down.
 
originally posted by BJ:
Seeking reactions to the following Beaujolais07 Thivin CdB
07 Diochon VV
08 Foillard Morgon
08 Foillard Corcelette
08 Lapierre
08 LapierreVdP Gauls
07 Thevenet
08 Thevenet
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The 08 Corcelette is an slim wine but aromatically beautiful.
The first bottle I tried a few months ago was almost too light in body, but a second one last week seemed to have a little more weight. I think its worth a try for the nose alone.

I thought the Thevenet wines were pretty clean.

The Diochon is made in a different mold from the others.
 
I can't believe I'm questioning Marc D, but I found the '08 Corcelette exceptional. Great aroma yes, but nice tannin and density in the mouth. I was very impressed. Also liked the '08 Lapierre. Haven't tried the Gaules, but an earlier vintage was so unpleasurable I'm surprised to say I"m just not interested. Too many other wines to try.

Marc, what do you mean about Diochon being made in a different mold? I've found Diochon wines acid and tight young, but nice with some years of aging. That's sort of different from these others, but then again sort of not. What do you think?
 
Hey Vincent,
I liked the Corcelette quite a bit, just found it a bit less concentrated than the regular CdPy.
Both are really good expressions of Morgon, and I'm happy to have a few bottles of both.
Maybe the two bottles reflect the different vine locations and soils?

Regarding the Diochon, it seems like a different style of Beaujolais compared to Lapierre and Foillard for instance. More four square or traditional, maybe. I have a hard time putting it into words.

Also to me the Diochon absolutely needs time, where the Lapierre and Foillard are very enjoyable
right away. I'm sure they will benefit from a little aging too.
 
I find the Foillard and Lappiere to be a bit more exuberant and kinetic in their expression and the Diochon a bit more brooding and reserved (though I've only had Diochon young). The wood has never jumped out at me.
While I'm happy to see Foillard make it to WA, almost $30 for the non designated Morgon is a bit challenging.
 
I've been very depressed about the rising cru Beaujolais prices, but everything else is getting more expensive, too. And then I take a step or two back and ask what better value is out there, and I can't think of a thing.
 
originally posted by BJ:
I've been very depressed about the rising cru Beaujolais prices, but everything else is getting more expensive, too. And then I take a step or two back and ask what better value is out there, and I can't think of a thing.
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Agreed, I only find it challenging relative to prices elsewhere, not in the greater context of wine and value. One could certainly do worse than overpay 6 or 7 bucks for a bottle of Foillard.
 
I paid $13.99 for a nice bottle of Rainoldi 2008 Nebbiolo "Terrazze di Retiche di Sondrio" recently. Lombardy grapes, therefore, I suppose, chivannasca. Anyway, this was the young vines IGT. The wine was recognizably nebbiolo, with cherry and currant and herbs, but none of the earthy/tarry scents that Piedmont gives. It was also 12.5% alcohol so it was quite plausible to keep drinking it over the course of the evening.

About 1/3 as good as a good Morgon.
 
originally posted by Mark Davis:
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originally posted by Vincent Fritzsche:
I can't believe I'm questioning Marc D
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Feel free to question Marc Davis, just not me Vincent. :)

And I like the Foillard '08 C for what it is.

-mark
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LOL. Let's not confuse our Marc/Mark Ds...you may spell it differently, but you both have admirable taste.
 
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