GEORGE DUBOEUF has called this year's 2009 BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES ,"THE VINTAGE OF A LIFETIME".
Mr. Duboeuf describes the vintage as " Complex, generous dark fruit aromas with hints of kirsch, hearty,full-bodied, fleshy and structured on the palate, with a smooth finish".
The 2009 BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES will retail for $9.99 on the shelf and will be available later in the year. The wines are presently being introduced to the trade.
Thanks to WJ Deutsch, the distributor of Beaujolais-Villages, I was given a Sneak Preview. A sample bottle of the 2009 Beaujolais-Villages arrived at my door unannounced (Thank You M.Young Communications) .
The chemist, in me, said that it was time to examine the contents of the bottle and see if George Duboeuf's statements that this is "THE VINTAGE OF A LIFETIME" is accurate. Mr. Duboeuf also refers to the vintage as 'THE VINTAGE OF THE SUN', due to last year's superb weather.
FACTS:
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES is the name of a group of 38 villages that comprise the winemaking areas that produce this 'Superior' wine.
'Superior' refers to greater complexity in bouquet, higher concentration and deeper flavor.
The Appellation is A.O.C. BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
A.O.C. Status was given in April, 1950.
The single varietal used is 100% GAMAY.
The 38 vineyard's altitude ranges from 800 to 1500 feet.
15,000 acres are utilized for this vintage.
The soil is granite with occasional sand.
The vines are harvested manually, whole bunches, unstemmed.
Alcohol level is 12.5%.
Residual Sugar is 1.5g/750ml.
THE RESULTS:
There is a marked RICHNESS and FULLNESS that makes this wine stand apart from Beaujolais-Villages of the past. Possibly the outstanding bouquet of strawberry and black currant tantalize the nose, combined with the velvety, soft-tannins and concentrated fruit flavors that overpower your palate.
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES needs to be served CHILLED.
The wine is a magnet for various foods, especially pasta, pizza, chicken breast and hors d' oeuvres.
The 2009 BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES will be known as a true 'CLASSIC' wine for centuries to come.
The FUTURE:
Next week, I will join George Duboeuf in New York to taste "THE VINTAGE OF A LIFETIME".
I can't wait to "TASTE THE SUN"
PHILIP S. KAMPE
Mr. Duboeuf describes the vintage as " Complex, generous dark fruit aromas with hints of kirsch, hearty,full-bodied, fleshy and structured on the palate, with a smooth finish".
The 2009 BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES will retail for $9.99 on the shelf and will be available later in the year. The wines are presently being introduced to the trade.
Thanks to WJ Deutsch, the distributor of Beaujolais-Villages, I was given a Sneak Preview. A sample bottle of the 2009 Beaujolais-Villages arrived at my door unannounced (Thank You M.Young Communications) .
The chemist, in me, said that it was time to examine the contents of the bottle and see if George Duboeuf's statements that this is "THE VINTAGE OF A LIFETIME" is accurate. Mr. Duboeuf also refers to the vintage as 'THE VINTAGE OF THE SUN', due to last year's superb weather.
FACTS:
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES is the name of a group of 38 villages that comprise the winemaking areas that produce this 'Superior' wine.
'Superior' refers to greater complexity in bouquet, higher concentration and deeper flavor.
The Appellation is A.O.C. BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
A.O.C. Status was given in April, 1950.
The single varietal used is 100% GAMAY.
The 38 vineyard's altitude ranges from 800 to 1500 feet.
15,000 acres are utilized for this vintage.
The soil is granite with occasional sand.
The vines are harvested manually, whole bunches, unstemmed.
Alcohol level is 12.5%.
Residual Sugar is 1.5g/750ml.
THE RESULTS:
There is a marked RICHNESS and FULLNESS that makes this wine stand apart from Beaujolais-Villages of the past. Possibly the outstanding bouquet of strawberry and black currant tantalize the nose, combined with the velvety, soft-tannins and concentrated fruit flavors that overpower your palate.
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES needs to be served CHILLED.
The wine is a magnet for various foods, especially pasta, pizza, chicken breast and hors d' oeuvres.
The 2009 BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES will be known as a true 'CLASSIC' wine for centuries to come.
The FUTURE:
Next week, I will join George Duboeuf in New York to taste "THE VINTAGE OF A LIFETIME".
I can't wait to "TASTE THE SUN"
PHILIP S. KAMPE
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6 comments:
GERORGE DUBOEUF is the true Beaujalais Guru..and 09' may be the best ever..
The 2009 Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages pleases the eye, nose, and palate, moving, as it does, from strength to strength: raspberry, strawberry, candy apple, and violets are both familiar notes but much more intense and integrated than one should expect from this region and grape. Here, the Gamay often does a fine imitation of a young Santenay. The striking robe-violet hue unleashes an array of flavors: blueberry, strawberry, raspberry but oh so smoothly delivered! A longish finish, unheard of for a Beaujolais, does not disappoint.
Go buy many bottles and enjoy now and for at least 2 more years. I think this wine will improve with some bottle age, but why wait?
I sampled a bottle two weeks ago and was greatly disappointed. Both my wife and I thought it tasted thin and watered down. I'm suspicious of the quality control here, as well as of GB's overwrought claims and am anxious to try the 09 Louis Latour Village to compare. Will not buy the DuBoeuf Village again.
I agree that this is an exceptional beaujolais. The quality is equal to wines going for much higher prices.
I like it too. I'd like to get a couple of cases to stash. Good with spagett or pizza. I'm buyin' it at Target for $11 bucks great price good wine.
I just got this bottle of wine for a early xmas gift...wondering if I should open it now or wait a few years and be disappointed then
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