Ryan Vento

9.2

James Suckling says this is Ducru’s second wine. Wine Enthusiast says this is no longer their second wine. Wine Spectator says it’s no longer their second wine...”per se.” I believe the issue in question is where the fruit is sourced from and it appears the fruit is no longer sourced from the same vineyards as the grand vin, thus the reticence to actually call it a true second wine. Call it what you will, it’s delightful. Exhibiting a lovely finesse and balance, the nose is chalk full of mint, clove, red cherries, and tobacco. On the palate ripe blackberries, cherries, and hen of the wood. Fine grained tannins with great balance, this is very drinkable at this point in its lifespan. Medium-bodied, relatively light on its feet, and delicious. Fun Fact: Croix no longer shares a common label with the grand vin; the new label (shown in picture) being an entirely fresh and unique design created by Jade Jagger, daughter of Mick Jagger. — 6 years ago

with Krystal

Spinning_spins

9.1

Nice village wine. Not huge in terms of aroma, but there are pleasant scents of cherry sprinkled with crushed oyster shells and white pepper, mushroom and wet bark. I probably should have given it more time to open up, but it's all gone now. Austere at first, but very good on the palate, echoing the nose, with good balance and length. This is an excellent producer, so looking forward to trying some of the 1er Cru and maybe even Grand Cru offerings (but which are substantially more expensive). — 8 years ago

Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

9.1

Region: Beaujolais
Wine type: Red
Varietals: Gamay
Organic: Certified
Vineyard: 60 year old vines from the lieu-dit Croix de Chevre in the Grand Cras. 270 meters in altitude.
Orientation: South facing
Soil: Ancient alluvials and very rocky.
Viticulture: Organically farmed since 2003, full Agribio certification.
Vinification: Gravity flow to tanks, Indigenous yeast fermentations at low temperatures, to preserve fresh fruit flavors and a delicate tannic structure. Whole cluster fermenteation for 8-15 days, horizontal pressing, manual racking for elevage.
Aging: Aged 8 months on the lees in 80% neutral burgundy barrels and 20% epoxy tanks. Minimal sulfur, bottled with no fining or filtration.
Notes: A fine and elegant first vintage of Morgon from up and comer Antoine Sunier. Fresh aromatics, lively on the palate, and the promise of a few years for those who can resist drinking it now.
RATINGS
Publication: Wine advocate
Rating: (89-91)
The 2014 Morgon, which has been organically farmed for 10 years, undergoes carbonic maceration with 80% in old Burgundy barrels for 8 months until bottling in June 2014 with one gram per liter sulfur. It has a light red cherry, slightly gravelly bouquet that is expressive and develops dried rose petals scents with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a sense of symmetry, and a fine, edgy, bitter cherry finish. This Morgon is very elegant and should age well over the next 8 to 10 years.
Publication: Other
Rating: 92 (Gilman)
The 2014 Morgon from Antoine Sunier is aged in a bit lower percentage of used Burgundy casks than his Régnié (eighty percent versus ninety), with the balance of the cuvée raised in epoxy-lined cement tanks. These old vines have produced an excellent and quite classic Morgon in 2014, wafting from the glass in a fine aromatic blend of black cherries, cassis, fresh thyme, campfires, a superb base of dark stony soil tones, incipient autumnal notes and a whisper of cedar. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and sappy at the core, with lovey focus and grip, fine transparency and just a bit of backend tannin on the very long and perfectly focused young finish. Fine, fine juice in the making. 2015-2035. - Jon Gilman — 9 years ago

Not an expert

8.9

A farewell dinner for a good friend returning to France with his family after establishing the most convivial auberge in town. Warmed up with a fun raspberry-charged Côtes de Blaye then delved into this Saint-Émilion grand cru. A right-bank Bordeaux blend of Merlot & Cabernet Franc that holds surprisingly luscious deep graphite alongside its dense dark fruit & hints of pralines and mahogany. Paired delightfully with duck confit, among other scrumptious plates. :) ...a great "until we meet again" dinner! — 10 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

9.0

V12. Very nice. Soft oregano and cedar nose. Bright black cherry fruit. Dry, tight , slightly tart finish. Youthful wine. Enjoyable. — 6 years ago

Olivier Huguenin

9.1

Quel grand vin! c’est incroyable comme c’est facile à boire, pas très complexe mais profond, simple en apparence mais qui tromperait de nombreux grand saint émilion! — 7 years ago

Jonathan Kozaczuk

9.1

Approachable. The palate shows blackberry, chocolate, and leather. There's also some herbs in there too. Grippy tannins, with an extended finish. — 8 years ago

Stephanie Lewis

10

Medium bodied, somewhat dry. Notes of leather. — 9 years ago

Francis Huicq

9.5

2010 vintage. — 9 years ago

Olya S. Troxel

9.2

Baked apple, cinnamon, graham cracker, wild mushroom, pink salt, graphite. Very expressive, Elegant, complex, well-aged. Silky on palate, delicate finish. Great example of well-made Burgundy. — 10 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Some Brett upon opening but don't let that take away from the stunning bottle or brouillu underneath. What a wine. Sick texture. Needs 2-3 hours and then drinks like grand Cru Beaujolais. What a wine. — 10 years ago

Jeff Saratoga

9.0

Goes well with grilled tri tip
— 10 years ago

Claude Wyle

9.0

In a French restaurant Convivial tried this Bordeaux and I really liked it. Strongish but smooth finish. Good fruit. Dark color. Highlight but the meal was excellent. — 7 years ago

Dani Ruiz Sanchez

9.3

Rojo fuerte. Con cuerpo, afrutado y suave. — 7 years ago

Orlando Tadeu Ruschel

9.1

Vinho bem concentrado, ótimo equilíbrio. Se desenvolve bem na boca onde se destaca a sua mineralidade. Bastante persistente com final de boca onde predominam especiarias. — 7 years ago

Veerle Tijtgat

9.2

Pure pleasure — 8 years ago

John R. Jacob

9.2

Coq au Vin, Christmas Eve. Fruit, a bit of spice, currant. Nice. — 9 years ago

with Kelley and Karen

Pamela Samanez

9.0

Yummoooo. Very smooth.
Perfect for rainy night and meatballs. — 10 years ago

Craig Stanfield

9.1

Really nice and drinking very well — 10 years ago

Dana Segal

10

1975...awesome — 10 years ago