Domaine De La Grand'cour (jean Louis Dutraive)

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Terroir "Champagne" Fleurie Gamay 2015

Popped and poured into a decanter 30 minutes prior. Served double-blind. In the glass, the wine appears a deep garnet with some light staining and what appears to be some slight sediment. Medium+ viscosity. One the nose, a fascinating mix of spiced apple sauce, Fig Newtons, cherries, bruised strawberry, red plum, pink peppercorn, rosemary, baking spices, and pool raft (yes, that’s what you read)…and maaaaybe just a touch of the mouse which could be a clue as to where this might be from. On the palate, the wine is dry, medium tannin, medium++ acid, and alcohol medium+. This wine is complex with a long finish. Frankly, this is incredibly quaffable and ever so pretty! While I think could last longer, the low addition of sulfur has me thinking it’s best to drink these in the next few years. After all, they are delicious right now. — 8 months ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Great bottle, the '15s Dutraive's are above the normal showing for the region/vintage

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Lieux-dits "La Grand'Cour - Les Déduits" Fleurie Gamay 2017

Slightly effervescent. Natural unfiltered taste. Light with slight strawberry. Very delicate. Chill a bit first. — 5 years ago

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Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Chapelle des Bois Fleurie Gamay 2018

So I guess this is a Gamay from the Rhône? Didn’t know such a thing existed but this is the best “Rhône” I’ve had in a long time - mostly bc it’s a Beaujolais through and through - classic muddy/cloudy consistency, intense fruit on the nose. Only issue is that it’s still very sparkly on the palate, so definitely needs a few more years. Or a very long decant. Tons of potential — 3 months ago

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Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Vieilles Vignes Brouilly Gamay 2018

Fresh, juicy and floral. Needs some air. Fun. — 3 years ago

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Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Carolon Fleurie Gamay 2017

Herby tasty very different from a lot of Beaujolais I’ve had. Nice body. — 4 years ago