Alberto Cdm

8.9

Andava bevuto qualche anno fa... — 6 years ago

Matt

9.5

Excited to check in on this! Harmonious, lengthy, and heady with its perfume. Great memories of tastings with Bobby at my old job, this cuvée named after his son was always a highlight. To me it really focuses on the synergy that old vine Grenache and Mourvèdre can have. There’s a perfect balance of soaked red and black fruits, garrigue, and an exotic spice savoriness that I just love. Structural compliment is there, with the Mourvèdre’s tannic backbone countering the mid-palate weight of the Grenache. As with many 2012s in the Rhône, this has such a great personality, a match of elegance and richness that bring so much joy in the glass. Perfect for turkey day! — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

If you want to impress a Somm with a bottle of wine, bring a Grand Cru Gamay. I hate using the term Beaujolais. It gives a lot of people the lesser impression of Beaujolais Nouveau which, equates to the impression left by Blue Nun in the 70’s/early 80’s and Yellow Tail in and around 2000.

This is one of my favorite producers of Gamay, a member of the “Gang of Four”; Lapierre, Thevenet, Foillard & Breton. There is a fifth honoree member to the “Gang of Four”, Yvon Metras, who I enjoy equally. If you want to finally appreciate this varietal, look for one of these producers from Morgan or Fleurie.

The nose reveals; dark cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, blueberry hues, spearmint, granitic minerals/soil, dark berry cola, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, a whiff of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets.

The body is full, rich and guides over the palate. It shows some tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance are at the beginnings of truly rounding into butterfly form. Still will benefit from 5 plus years in bottle. Bright red florals are far more pronounced on the palate. Ripe/bright; dark tart cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, half baked rhubarb with lovely blueberry hues, blood orange & dry raisins. Spearmint, tree sap, granitic minerals/soil pressed in to the palate, dark berry cola, orange peel, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, hints of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets. The acidity is like a warm summer rain shower. The long, rich, ripe, well balanced, elegant finish is nicely persistent for minutes.

12% ABV 👍

Photos of; Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel Lapierre (may he RIP-2010), Marcel’s son and current Winemaker-Matheiu Lapierre and their Morgan Vineyard.
— 7 years ago

Evan Keaschuk

9.0

Juicy and incredibly crushable — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

It's rare to encounter a Beaujolais that needs decanting but this one absolutely required it. Once it arrived watch out, perfume like aromas for days of red berries, granite minerality, and subtle spices. A top 5 #bojo for me. #kermit #morgon #gamayzing #foillard — 11 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.0

Blended from the 6 sub regions, very different to rest of CO. Quite vibrant, quite ripe, 65% whole bunch but not too tannic, good balanced acidity. Good juicy red fruit, good elegance. — 11 years ago

Tom Gendall

9.1

1999 vintage, still needs time. — 11 years ago

Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.2

Fat and round, great power — 11 years ago

Mary Kole

9.6

Delicious Burgundy! — 13 years ago

Thomas Sorbo

9.0

Happy birthday to me! — 6 years ago

with Jack

Jeff Orlowski

9.3

Revisiting some old friends. Last opened one of these 4.5 years ago. Smooth, soft, lovely. Plums, blueberries on a balanced, medium bodied palate. Just terrific. — 7 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Jamie Diner

9.0

Drank with Or and crespis at surf club — 7 years ago

Thomas Sorbo

9.2

Afternoons are for Burgundy! — 8 years ago

with Paul

Joe Weinberger

9.0

Forgot I had this but it was still alive and kickin! Shows what happens when an excellent producer makes a Nouveau--this is serious stuff. — 9 years ago

Matt Miottel

9.5

Preparing for back to school night! — 10 years ago

Jeff Ryan

9.1

Well rounded. Delicious. — 10 years ago

alewifery

10

Holy mole! I have never really found an imperial stout that I loved until this little guy. It's sourish too and spicy and lighter bodied than I had expected. — 11 years ago

Julia Weinberg

9.6

Perhaps the best stately young Napa Cabernet I've ever tried from brothers and 3rd gen ToKalon vinetenders/winemakers @Graeme MacDonald & @Alex MacDonald. It's drinking napa history and future, and god damn is it brilliantly delicious. — 11 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.7

What a great bottle! Fresh,voluptuous, open and moreish. Great with the veal. — 12 years ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Cali cabs all smell about the same to me: well polished with cedar and some Eucalyptus.

Tasting notes carry on this nose. Very elegant red fruits, sweetened by time and ripeness, almost akin to candied fruits in the fruitcakes aftertaste, strong and handsome, yet delicate and pretty., this has everything you want in a Cali can of this age. Nice strong Eucalyptus to round out the wine.
Good one for the Gavin and Stacey reunion show.. — 6 years ago

Илья Кузьмичев

9.0

Форт
Жёлтые фрукты, лемонграс, медоносы, соты
Body m+
Int m+
Ac m+ h
Fin m+ — 7 years ago

PS Michaels

8.9

Drink now. Tastes more like an aged Chenin at this point — 8 years ago

André

9.1

Foillard JR levererar. Spritsiga hallon, jord , blod i sin ungdom. — 8 years ago

Keith Herrick

9.4

Beautiful nose, rose petal, wet stone, blueberry and tart cherry. Cleaner than many of the low sulfur guys. If foillard is more about low notes, this is high notes... more fruit and less meat. Wonderful texture; I'm a fan. — 9 years ago

Chris Bensick

9.2

Having failed miserably at our 2015 new years resolution to drink up our aging cellar faster, we're glad we still have some of these around. Shy at first but then becoming fuller in the glass, this was an excellent hamburger wine tonight. With Alex in Oakland 12-17-2015.. — 10 years ago

Jose Marquez

9.2

Can't wait to see where this ends up! My favorite in the flight including Foillard, Lapierre, and Sunier. #kogodwinemerchant — 11 years ago

Jason Mendell

9.0

1976 showing very well — 11 years ago

Andy Cochran

9.1

Great bottle of Cab for Pam's 28th bday. Alex Valley is always one of my faves. Lots of depth and great with some steaks. Well balanced - 08 vintage — 11 years ago

Rivka Friedman

9.7

At first lots of celery and oak, heavy on the alcohol, but opens up to be fantastic. — 12 years ago

Jiby Philip

8.9

Nice syrah-cab blend. Bell pepper, red fruit, violet(?), earthiness (forest floor/mushroom). Nice, full body with mild tannin and well balanced alcohol. — 13 years ago