There once was a time when Beaujolais was feigned upon; a source of juicy, fruity wines with notes of bubblegum from carbonic maceration, but little more. Those days are long past. Indeed, there is strong evidence to suggest that Beaujolais is the most interesting and dynamic region in France at present.
A new generation of growers and the arrival of domaines from the Cote d’Or has produced an exciting environment. As it stands, Beaujolais remains exceptional value for money, its very best and sought after wines selling at well under $100 per bottle. Hitherto, it remains somewhat of an ‘insiders’ region. The excellent 2015 vintage may well be a break-out year for Beaujolais.
We have seen the wines of Jean-Marc Burgaud on a number of occasions. This 2015 displays remarkable intensity and power for a Beaujolais Villages. Although brooding and powerful (given the appellation), there is no sense of over-extraction or excess. Harmony and balance are the bywords here.
2015 JEAN-MARC BURGAUD BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES ‘LES VIGNES DE THULON’
Producer: Jean-Marc Burgaud
Variety: Gamay
Region: Beaujolais, France
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $33.00
Date tasted: 14 January 2017
Tasting Note:
Mid-crimson in appearance. Intense nose of black cherry and fruit of the forest compote. The palate is similarly full-flavoured, with powerful yet assured forest fruit. Tannins are near imperceptible. Well balanced and long. Impressive!
Score: 17+/20
A new generation of growers and the arrival of domaines from the Cote d’Or has produced an exciting environment. As it stands, Beaujolais remains exceptional value for money, its very best and sought after wines selling at well under $100 per bottle. Hitherto, it remains somewhat of an ‘insiders’ region. The excellent 2015 vintage may well be a break-out year for Beaujolais.
We have seen the wines of Jean-Marc Burgaud on a number of occasions. This 2015 displays remarkable intensity and power for a Beaujolais Villages. Although brooding and powerful (given the appellation), there is no sense of over-extraction or excess. Harmony and balance are the bywords here.
2015 JEAN-MARC BURGAUD BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES ‘LES VIGNES DE THULON’Producer: Jean-Marc Burgaud
Variety: Gamay
Region: Beaujolais, France
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $33.00
Date tasted: 14 January 2017
Tasting Note:
Mid-crimson in appearance. Intense nose of black cherry and fruit of the forest compote. The palate is similarly full-flavoured, with powerful yet assured forest fruit. Tannins are near imperceptible. Well balanced and long. Impressive!
Score: 17+/20
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