“2018 perfectly aged into tertiary soy sauce territory.” 100% Gamay from Fleurie, one the 10 Beaujolais Crus. Well developed and perhaps nearing the peak of development.There’s a very nice silken mouthfeel, mellow tannins, refreshing acidity, dark matured fruit, plum, slightly meaty, soy sauce and tar. Dark and brooding almost like a combination of a Barbaresco …
Nicely developed. Iron/blood mineral, tangy dark cherry, raspberry and touch of spice. Savoury. I drank the whole thing on a Sunday watching Dreamscape (1984) and Quest for Fire (1981). Those two movies had their moments but this Spätburgunder was more consistent from beginning to end. Perhaps there was a slightly noticeable amount of oak influence …
The Reserva Especial range tends to deliver the “essence” of the varietal and, for me, is the starting point of the Cono Sur range. Plum and black fruits dominate, with blackcurrant aromas and flavours most prominent. There’s a touch of ribena-like sweetness but also a bit of astringency which can be tamed with food. A …