2004 Brun Terres Dorees l'Ancien

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Subdued nose of greenish pond water and old red berries. In the mouth, a delightfully lively thrust of acid supports a hint of green menthol, a gentle meatiness, a bit of tobacco, still fresh berries, esp. raspberries. Long and even bold. Came more to life with a bit of air.

Much better than I expected, and I thought this would be pretty good. Secondary still - I would have no issues cellaring another 6-7 years. But hard to argue with opening now.

One of those Saone/Rhone watershed wines that make you want to both gulp and take your time.

Here's hoping Jean Paul stays away from the plastique and here's to a great budget cellar candidate. Makes me want to find a bunch of 2010. In fact...
 
Update on this: it faded rather significantly within the second hour. Hmmm. So now I'd say drink up...with a large group that can enjoy a glass while fresh...
 
Had the 2006 twice recently.

My last note: Slightly hot for my taste, showing more of the sur mature character of the vintage than it did previously.

I also think the wines are good values, but...at least '06...left me wanting something more complex or interesting.
 
I'm looking forward to the '11; the '11 Beaujolais I've tasted so far have been promising, in a way I imagine would work well with the l'Ancien style.
 
It seems all down to Kane's vintage charts.
I am certain there are even older Ancien which are in beautiful shape.
Perhaps 99 and 01, can anyone confirm? If not, I will bang on JP's door in two weeks and demand evidence.
 
originally posted by .sasha:
It seems all down to Kane's vintage charts.
I am certain there are even older Ancien which are in beautiful shape.
Perhaps 99 and 01, can anyone confirm? If not, I will bang on JP's door in two weeks and demand evidence.
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No. Old.

2005 under fake cork died a premature death.
 
originally posted by VLM:
originally posted by .sasha:
It seems all down to Kane's vintage charts.
I am certain there are even older Ancien which are in beautiful shape.
Perhaps 99 and 01, can anyone confirm? If not, I will bang on JP's door in two weeks and demand evidence.
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No. Old.

2005 under fake cork died a premature death.
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True that for the 05. I opened my last bottle recently. One could say kindly that its best days were behind it. Unkinder descriptions might have been truer ones.
 
originally posted by VLM:
originally posted by .sasha:
It seems all down to Kane's vintage charts.
I am certain there are even older Ancien which are in beautiful shape.
Perhaps 99 and 01, can anyone confirm? If not, I will bang on JP's door in two weeks and demand evidence.
Click to expand...

No. Old.

2005 under fake cork died a premature death.
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Are the older ones under fake cork as well? I don't recall.
 
originally posted by Ian Fitzsimmons:
I'm looking forward to the '11; the '11 Beaujolais I've tasted so far have been promising, in a way I imagine would work well with the l'Ancien style.
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It is also very good, but I did prefer the lighter, less ripe '10.
 
Ah, I've found more crunchy than ripe (in the sense of opulent) fruit in the 11s I've tried. Obviously my sample size is too small, and it will be my painful duty to conduct additional trials!
 
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