Clos De La Roilette
Clos de la Roilette Griffe du Marquis Fleurie Gamay
Fleurie, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Popped and poured; no formal notes. As an American who loves to drink Beaujolais, I have had a lot of experience drinking the wines of Clos de la Roilette yet this expression has eluded me. Similar to the 3.14 from Foillard, this wine is an amped up version of their “Cuvée Tardive”. In fact, the fruit for “La Griffe du Marquis” comes from the same source as “Cuvée Tardive” but it’s a selection of the very oldest vines, some around 90 years of age. Uniquely, “La Griffe du Marquis” does see some time in used barrique. This was quite tasty and while the warmth of the 2015 vintage is obvious but I get the sense there is enough structure to see this age well. Drink now and over the next 15+ years.
Popped and poured; no formal notes. As an American who loves to drink Beaujolais, I have had a lot of experience drinking the wines of Clos de la Roilette yet this expression has eluded me. Similar to the 3.14 from Foillard, this wine is an amped up version of their “Cuvée Tardive”. In fact, the fruit for “La Griffe du Marquis” comes from the same source as “Cuvée Tardive” but it’s a selection of the very oldest vines, some around 90 years of age. Uniquely, “La Griffe du Marquis” does see some time in used barrique. This was quite tasty and while the warmth of the 2015 vintage is obvious but I get the sense there is enough structure to see this age well. Drink now and over the next 15+ years.
Aug 21st, 2023
What a dud vintage. Too bad. Tasted not bad young but have aged terribly. This is bad. Nose is licorice, cherry, dirty. Palate is a hot mess. Decent cherry fruit and some good balance in the mid palate but the finish is like you took a shot. Sigh.
What a dud vintage. Too bad. Tasted not bad young but have aged terribly. This is bad. Nose is licorice, cherry, dirty. Palate is a hot mess. Decent cherry fruit and some good balance in the mid palate but the finish is like you took a shot. Sigh.
Sep 16th, 2020
Demon vintage 15 strikes again. Nose is hot and scorchy. Massive and slightly bitter in the mouth. I can tell there’s Gamay and granite there, but it’s overpowered. No Alfa Romeo. This is a dump truck.
Demon vintage 15 strikes again. Nose is hot and scorchy. Massive and slightly bitter in the mouth. I can tell there’s Gamay and granite there, but it’s overpowered. No Alfa Romeo. This is a dump truck.
May 10th, 2019Striking Beaujolais from magnum. Cranberry compote with a hint of smokiness to complement nicely.
Striking Beaujolais from magnum. Cranberry compote with a hint of smokiness to complement nicely.
Aug 18th, 2017My favorite Cru Beaujolais, a little more weight and darker fruit then the typical Gamay. This drinks like a village level Burg. Layered, complex, med+ tannins and ages well.
My favorite Cru Beaujolais, a little more weight and darker fruit then the typical Gamay. This drinks like a village level Burg. Layered, complex, med+ tannins and ages well.
Jan 14th, 2024Deep ruby color, red cherry and tart strawberry. Structure to age for years.
Deep ruby color, red cherry and tart strawberry. Structure to age for years.
Jun 24th, 2021
Not what I expected. Drank it a couple of years ago and while it was a bit much, it worked. Now it reminds me of the wrong side of ‘03 BDX. A bit sloppy, hot and astringent.
Not what I expected. Drank it a couple of years ago and while it was a bit much, it worked. Now it reminds me of the wrong side of ‘03 BDX. A bit sloppy, hot and astringent.
Nov 20th, 2020