Morning all,
Damned good, these 09 Beaujolais, I might even go as far as suggesting they are the intelligent 09 Burgundy choice for the hard of income-type. I’m extremely hard of income but, much as I’ve loved some of these Beaujolais, I’ll still be getting some of the real thing. This was an impressively classy and age-worthy Fleurie.
FLEURIE LA ROILETTE VIEILLES VIGNES 2009, DOMAINE METRAT & FILS
Cripes! This is charged with powerful, vivacious fruit aromas which are so intensely florid it requires acutely analytical sniffing to become aware of its slightly high alcohol level. This is not a light and fruity Beaujolais, it has definite old vines depth showing and, wow I’m surprised by the presence of this, sophisticated earthy richness. There is well-stacked charm to this nose but the fulsome character does not detract from its indubitable complexity and style. If I may be an asperser, it is let down, albeit very slightly, by that hint of an alcohol burn. The fruit is gorgeously lavish on the palate, totally tumescent with ambrosial allure. Not lacking in harmony, though, with its almost robust tannic composition and pleasing acid streak. I also approve of its earthiness. Fleurie is supposed to be easy drinking in an attractively fruity model but this is several rungs above that with its definite complexity and depth of personality. Hell’s bells, it might even be worth sticking in the cellar for up to five or six years, high praise indeed for a Fleurie. This is top totty Bojo and such good value for the minimal number of fun tokens it cost.
Cheers,
David.