Jules Desjourneys

Chapelle Des Bois Fleurie Gamay

9.138 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

One of the “Bourguignon” producers in the line-up, this examples from Jules Desjourneys was a clear outlier in the group. This was a 2010 and came across younger than anything else we enjoyed over the course of the evening. Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2010 Fleurie “Chapelle des Bois” is locked up in oak but the fruit is there; dark brambles forever with some licorice as well. Unfortunately, it’s going to take a very long time for the oak to give up its grip on this one. Luckily, I think the quality of the fruit will last long enough to make it more enjoyable…eventually. Best after 2025 through 2040; which seems somewhat ridiculous to write.

One of the “Bourguignon” producers in the line-up, this examples from Jules Desjourneys was a clear outlier in the group. This was a 2010 and came across younger than anything else we enjoyed over the course of the evening. Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2010 Fleurie “Chapelle des Bois” is locked up in oak but the fruit is there; dark brambles forever with some licorice as well. Unfortunately, it’s going to take a very long time for the oak to give up its grip on this one. Luckily, I think the quality of the fruit will last long enough to make it more enjoyable…eventually. Best after 2025 through 2040; which seems somewhat ridiculous to write.

Aug 21st, 2023
Eric Hwang

Incredible complexity and intense aromas from carbonic maceration? Still fresh fruit with crisp acidity with a bit of astringency on the finish.

Incredible complexity and intense aromas from carbonic maceration? Still fresh fruit with crisp acidity with a bit of astringency on the finish.

2 people found it helpfulAug 16th, 2015
Ben Leger

This wine continues to transcend grape and place. Desjourneys is a mad genius. #beaujolais #fleurie #gamayzing #mysomm

This wine continues to transcend grape and place. Desjourneys is a mad genius. #beaujolais #fleurie #gamayzing #mysomm

2 people found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2015
Yohannah Burmeister

Really grippy, structured. Evolved in glass. So lovely.

Really grippy, structured. Evolved in glass. So lovely.

2 people found it helpfulMar 6th, 2015
David Singer

Sommelier/Wine Educator LibationEducation

9.4

Awesome. Slightly carbonic red fruit, Carmel, truffle, granite, red fruit flowers, little young but great length.

Awesome. Slightly carbonic red fruit, Carmel, truffle, granite, red fruit flowers, little young but great length.

1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2014
Bobby Stuckey

Master Sommelier, Partner Frasca Food & Wine, Vintner Scarpetta Wines

9.4

Good job @mathis_todd & @DNSWines. Delish

Good job @mathis_todd & @DNSWines. Delish

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2014
jake aziz

Yum. Yum. Yum.

Yum. Yum. Yum.

Aug 23rd, 2016
Kyle Meyer

Bomb. Game changer in Beaujolais.

Bomb. Game changer in Beaujolais.

Aug 3rd, 2014
Lukasz Niedzielski

Loved it! Even in 2019. Very balanced and smooth. Great with warm goat cheese salad or autumn soup.

Loved it! Even in 2019. Very balanced and smooth. Great with warm goat cheese salad or autumn soup.

Nov 5th, 2019
Galen Hasler

Cannot figure this wine out. Does not open up or show well

Cannot figure this wine out. Does not open up or show well

Nov 22nd, 2018