week 49 weekend wines – 2018 BJ Nouveau, 2017 Chambolle, plus an older one…

10.12.2018billn

Well, let me tell you that the Domaine Romy 2018 Beaujolais Nouveau Le Mouflet was that very rare beast – a Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé! This wine was light coloured, transparent, nicely structured and fresh in a way that the best gamay manages to surpass in the vas majority of rosé pinot noirs. It was simply great!
Rebuy – Yes

Then came the 1997 Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne-Romanée 1er Les Malconsorts
My last one of these was almost undrinkably bretty, but this starts fabulously with a great and complex mature burgundy nose – so good! After 30 minute, unfortunately, this adds a bit of brett into the mix. A wine that remains drinkable, but much less ‘sniffable’ as it nears its last pours.
Rebuy – No

Lastly the 2017 Bernard et Armelle Rion, Chambolle-Musigny Les Echezeaux
A deep colour for the vintage. The nose is herby but with a very fine fruit and faint flowers too. Big wine, some structure, some herb on the mid-palate complexity too – but what a great depth of fruit as we head into the finish. A wine that softens with air – becoming ever-more friendly. Pretty excellent!
Rebuy – Yes

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  1. Adam Peña17th December 2018 at 4:50 pmPermalinkReply

    Bretty Malconsorts! Imagine if that happened with todays (priced) wines in 20 years time! I had similar experiences with 2 of 3 bottles of the 08 Reignots. Style change/more consistency since Sebastian took over?

    • billn19th December 2018 at 8:05 pmPermalinkReply

      Hi Adam,
      A domaine that goes through phases – I used to think Sebastian a bit heavy with the oak, but less-so in recent vintages. New oak has less brett risk, but still a little risk.
      Cheers

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