Morgon, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This is my first time trying the 3.14 by Foillard and I was fortunate to enjoy not only one but two separate vintages poured alongside one another. For those who may not be familiar, 3.14 or “Pi” is a rare bottling of Foillard’s oldest vines from Côte du Puy; many of the vines are over 100 years old. On this occasion, both bottles were remarkably similar. The 2009 showed a bit more finesse while the 2010 showed a touch more structure. Both had remarkable depth, concentration and balance. One of those a-ha wines that show how great Beaujolais can be. Fabulously structured, both of these wines have very long lives ahead of them as they are still developing adolescents. That being said, they are enjoyable now and should continue to wow through 2040 and live well beyond.
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This is my first time trying the 3.14 by Foillard and I was fortunate to enjoy not only one but two separate vintages poured alongside one another. For those who may not be familiar, 3.14 or “Pi” is a rare bottling of Foillard’s oldest vines from Côte du Puy; many of the vines are over 100 years old. On this occasion, both bottles were remarkably similar. The 2009 showed a bit more finesse while the 2010 showed a touch more structure. Both had remarkable depth, concentration and balance. One of those a-ha wines that show how great Beaujolais can be. Fabulously structured, both of these wines have very long lives ahead of them as they are still developing adolescents. That being said, they are enjoyable now and should continue to wow through 2040 and live well beyond.
Aug 21st, 2023
Jean Foillard's special Cuvée 3.14 (Pi/Py). Old vines, extended elevage, limited release. Thanks, @storyteller!
Jean Foillard's special Cuvée 3.14 (Pi/Py). Old vines, extended elevage, limited release. Thanks, @storyteller!
5 people found it helpfulNov 28th, 2013
Garnet with red reflections. Sour and acetone nose, fresh, but kind of a mess, and not showing structure. A bit of appleskin bitterness on finsh. Dry finish. Ok/sweet fruit and pencil; more generous. Good
Garnet with red reflections. Sour and acetone nose, fresh, but kind of a mess, and not showing structure. A bit of appleskin bitterness on finsh. Dry finish. Ok/sweet fruit and pencil; more generous. Good
3 people found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2014
Dark cherries opening up to lavender and thyme, with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Lovely.
Dark cherries opening up to lavender and thyme, with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Lovely.
2 people found it helpfulJun 15th, 2014
Holy crap, this is a serious wine. Showed it s true colors on day two, deep, complex, soft but firm--the classic iron fist in a velvet glove.
Holy crap, this is a serious wine. Showed it s true colors on day two, deep, complex, soft but firm--the classic iron fist in a velvet glove.
Oct 5th, 2016
Oh Captain, my Captain! Foillard, exquisite and revelatory as ever before.
Oh Captain, my Captain! Foillard, exquisite and revelatory as ever before.
Oct 27th, 2015
Too young! Amazing depth and intensity just maybe too much at this stage! Love to see again in 5yrs
Too young! Amazing depth and intensity just maybe too much at this stage! Love to see again in 5yrs
Aug 4th, 2015Thank you @Michael Madrigale
Thank you @Michael Madrigale
Apr 23rd, 2015Happy Pi day! Mixed ripe and tart fruit, tomato leaf and granite. Floral and woodsy, slightly mousy.
Happy Pi day! Mixed ripe and tart fruit, tomato leaf and granite. Floral and woodsy, slightly mousy.
Mar 15th, 2015
