Le Quartier De Beaujolais
Jean Foillard
Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020
Yvon is worthy to be in that group…but his wines are so difficult to come by.
Deliberate.
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.
I’ve had L’Ultime once. It was worth the hype.
Julien Sunier
Fleurie Gamay 2018
Violet florals, bloody, iron, quite pretty. — a day ago
Jean Foillard
Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2022
Beautiful Gamay. Having this in NOLA with French/Cajun food. Fantastic. Very well balanced. — 14 days ago
Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)
Les Clos Cuvée Vielles Vignes Fleurie Gamay 2022
Good fruit, smooth tannins….this wine is drinking well and has some life left — 14 days ago
Clos De La Roilette
Cuvée Tardive Fleurie Gamay 2018
Good, still very primary. Lots of fruit, but lacking a bit of acid. I have one bottle left that I’ll leave for a bit. Curious how this will turn out in the long run. — 17 days ago
Ira liked this
Nicole Chanrion
Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes Côte-de-Brouilly Gamay 2022
Crisp acidity, and layers of bright red fruit. Very food friendly. — 11 days ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
What a pair w/ Crostini, Chervil Sheep Cheese & Duck Confit. 👌
Dark, juicy, lush to mid fruit core, dark cherries, strawberries, hues of blueberries, raspberries, limestone, softened granitic earth, deeper red cola, black & red licorice, baseball card bubble gum, understated fresh herbs, dark, rich, sweet earth, hints of maple syrup, tree bark w/ sap, dark & red florals for days, excellent, round acidity and a well made, balanced, relaxed tension, polished, lush finish that lasts 90 seconds. Delicious.
This is better than some premier cru red burgundies for far less $.
Absolutely one of the top three producers of Grand Cru Gamay. — 22 days ago