Two old gamay from the cellar

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Kay Bixler

Kay Bixler
A couple notes for the ether . . .

Last week with roast chicken: 2000 Clos Roche Blanche Gamay isn't quite old yet, just a little burnished. After drinking these wines for ever, over lots of vintages, it has become obvious that CRB gamay doesn't really improve with age, it just remains the same. Fortunately "the same" for this wine is awesome. Not a powerhouse or anything, just lovely, light-bodied red wine with a floral nose, earthy flavors and lots and lots of soul.

Tonight with lamb: 1996 Pierre Savoye Beaujolais Morgon ala Cote de Puy Cuvee Speciale Fut de Chene. Holy shit that's a long name. This wine has changed a bit over the last decade, it used to be astringent and tight but this bottle is smooth, long and inviting. Smells of old wood, full in the mouth, bottle sweet yet bright with lovely tannin and a warm finish. If you have any, now is the time for this one. My favorite Morgon producer.
 
I've heard people say that the Savoye is dead, but I have learned better and am here to tell you that it is not the case.
 
Oh I haven't seen either of those producers. Any more info on where they are please? 1996 must have been one of the earliest people to do fut de chene. I wonder if it was the usual D&J oak.
 
Levi, David and Rahsaan, thank you for posting in this thread. It looked bleak for a while there with Jeff's big NYC jeebus post and then the tragedy in Japan, but now it seems we're picking up steam.

Levi, I heard the same rumor on this very board from some ITB guy in New York. Glad to learn it's not true.

David, both producers have been available on the East Coast at least since the mid-90's and both are still making great wine for very reasonable prices. Ask your favorite retailer. What's D & J oak?

Rahsaan, thanks again for your contribution.

Best,
Kay
 
originally posted by Kay Bixler:

David, both producers have been available on the East Coast at least since the mid-90's and both are still making great wine for very reasonable prices. Ask your favorite retailer.
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If I remember correctly, David is in Australia. So he can still ask his favorite retailer, but our East Coast distribution is probably less relevant.
 
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