A sad 2010 CB

[BJ]

2010 Chermette Fleurie Garants. Even though it was opened and drunk on Friday, I can remember nothing about it other than it was disappointing and not special.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

Are you trying 2011s? My impression after modest sampling is that well-made wines are richer and more intense than average, without edging up to the limit of balance, like some did in 2009. The Vissoux Traditionelle was one example, though it didn't show especially well until the second day, when it was very good.

 

[BJ]

It is possible it was closing down.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

Maybe; I thought it was just opening up. I'm buying a bagful, in any event.

 

[BJ]

The Traditionelle is pretty much awesome year in, year out.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

Chacun, etc. I wasn't crazy about the 09 and 10, but the 11 wowed me. Go figure.

 

[BJ]

Life is pretty random, huh? No figuring these things.

 

[Jay Miller]

The 2010 Thevenet Morgon wasn't all that exciting tonight either.

 

[BJ]

The 2010s suck. You heard it here first.

 

[Ian Fitzsimmons]

Comrade Texier begs to differ, at least in Morgon. I've only tried Foillard in 2010, which is good enough for me to put some by.

 

[BJ]

I'm just trying to start a nasty contrarian rumor.

 

[SFJoe]

Comrade Texier ain't the only one.

I haven't had the wines in question, though.