I spent much more time schmoozing than tasting today at the Bowler portfolio gig, but the '14 Jalousie and Clos Papillon were probably my two biggest pleasurable surprises. A few years ago, Evelyne De Jessey had mentioned to me that she was picking earlier than she had been since she shifted around '98 or '99. Well, there have been some difficult vintages since, so we really haven't seen the full effect, but these '14s were something else. Tremendous depth, intensity, minerality and, something that has unfortunately been lacking for awhile, freshness. The fruit is much more vibrant yellow and less ripe orchard/stone fruits. Absolutely delicious wines. I have to say, the last time I bought the Clos Papillon it was $19.99, so there's a little sticker shock, but these are my favorite wines from the domaine since 2002.
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2014 from Closel
- Thread starter Brad Kane
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robert ames
robert ames
speaking of 2014 loire chenin, the 2014 huets are really turning heads, and the ones that i've had support that excitement.
i can't wait for the 2014 chidaines.
i can't wait for the 2014 chidaines.
originally posted by Brad Kane:
2014 from CloselI spent much more time schmoozing than tasting today at the Bowler portfolio gig, but the '14 Jalousie and Clos Papillon were probably my two biggest pleasurable surprises. A few years ago, Evelyne De Jessey had mentioned to me that she was picking earlier than she had been since she shifted around '98 or '99. Well, there have been some difficult vintages since, so we really haven't seen the full effect, but these '14s were something else. Tremendous depth, intensity, minerality and, something that has unfortunately been lacking for awhile, freshness. The fruit is much more vibrant yellow and less ripe orchard/stone fruits. Absolutely delicious wines. I have to say, the last time I bought the Clos Papillon it was $19.99, so there's a little sticker shock, but these are my favorite wines from the domaine since 2002.
Nice. I haven't followed their wines every vintage, but something inbetween the older style and the 2000s switch to ripeness is probably optimal.
Kay Bixler
Kay Bixler
2014 D'Epire regular last night was similarly approachable and delicious.
originally posted by robert ames:
speaking of 2014 loire chenin, the 2014 huets are really turning heads, and the ones that i've had support that excitement.
i can't wait for the 2014 chidaines.
Pinon's '14s are also super.
I was a little surprised by how the '14 Cazin Cuvee Renaissance showed, though. It was quite soft upfront and I was hoping for a more acidic kick throughout. I'll give it another go when the bottles start hitting the shelves, but I have to confess, I had higher hopes for it.
robert ames
robert ames
maybe 2014 is better for chenin than romo.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
originally posted by Brad Kane:
originally posted by robert ames:
speaking of 2014 loire chenin, the 2014 huets are really turning heads, and the ones that i've had support that excitement.
i can't wait for the 2014 chidaines.
Pinon's '14s are also super.
+10000000000000
originally posted by Brad Kane:
originally posted by robert ames:
speaking of 2014 loire chenin, the 2014 huets are really turning heads, and the ones that i've had support that excitement.
i can't wait for the 2014 chidaines.
Pinon's '14s are also super.
I was a little surprised by how the '14 Cazin Cuvee Renaissance showed, though. It was quite soft upfront and I was hoping for a more acidic kick throughout. I'll give it another go when the bottles start hitting the shelves, but I have to confess, I had higher hopes for it.
I have some Pinon '14 arriving Thursday, including the sparkling (although not sure what vintage the Brut is from).
I have enjoyed the '14 Chidaines I've tried so far. 2 bottles of the drier cuvees have been very nice.
originally posted by Marc D:
originally posted by Brad Kane:
originally posted by robert ames:
speaking of 2014 loire chenin, the 2014 huets are really turning heads, and the ones that i've had support that excitement.
i can't wait for the 2014 chidaines.
Pinon's '14s are also super.
I was a little surprised by how the '14 Cazin Cuvee Renaissance showed, though. It was quite soft upfront and I was hoping for a more acidic kick throughout. I'll give it another go when the bottles start hitting the shelves, but I have to confess, I had higher hopes for it.
I have some Pinon '14 arriving Thursday, including the sparkling (although not sure what vintage the Brut is from).
I have enjoyed the '14 Chidaines I've tried so far. 2 bottles of the drier cuvees have been very nice.
Good to hear, Marc. My buying pattern mirrors your own.
Mark Lipton
Ben Hunting
Ben Hunting
originally posted by Marc D:
I have some Pinon '14 arriving Thursday, including the sparkling (although not sure what vintage the Brut is from).
Pinon said the Brut he was pouring at the Louis/Dressner Tasting was from 2012.
originally posted by Ben Hunting:
originally posted by Marc D:
I have some Pinon '14 arriving Thursday, including the sparkling (although not sure what vintage the Brut is from).
Pinon said the Brut he was pouring at the Louis/Dressner Tasting was from 2012.
That was major yums thanks to its 9 g/l.
Btw, he was also pouring a new sparkler that's a 50/50 blend of cot and grolleau that was also quite good.