Georges Duboeuf Brouilly (2011)
Winery: | Georges Duboeuf |
Region: | France » Burgundy » Beaujolais » Brouilly |
Varietal: | Gamay |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Brouilly on SnoothJanuary 2012
Unsure how long it'd been open, but the nose and appearance made it seem much older than a 2008. Lots of dried leaves and earth, mushroom and coffee. The flavors follow suit. Lots of dried berry fruit. I tasted this blind and knew I tasted grenache. It's a very tasty, earthy CDR. I'd recommend lots of decanting or breathing time, allowing ... Read More
January 2012
Robe of deep, coagulated blood. Raspberries (Frambois) and a hint of mint and chocolate on the nose but muted at serving temperature of 12 degrees centigrade (perhaps too cool for Cru). A bit vegetative - almost rhubarb on the palate but very pleasant. Medium finish and good value. Read More
January 2012
Deep and intense with crushed berries, mineral soil, this is lovely on the nose with deep fruit and bright aromatics, light on entry, good depth, this is really vibrant in the mouth, juicy acids, ripe tannins, bright with a restrained fruitiness, very fruit driven but with cut and wonderful focus. A touch of blueberry, and lovely tannins that e... Read More
December 2011
Slight sweet with tart. Aromas of plum and blackberry. Fresh taste that doesn't linger. Read More
July 2011
A beautiful expression of Brouilly. Started out a bit tight but as we got to the end of the bottle it showed great bright berry fruit nicely balanced with great acid on the finish. Getting you ready for the next bite of grilled pork. Read More
June 2011
The earthy undertones with flashes of wild berries pair nicely with fish and game. A unique and intriguing wine. Read More
March 2011
"Flat", says Candace.I prefer the word 'dusty'. In fact, I'd argue, this is a ... the Land from which it Came.Brouilly is not far from the Windmills, but not far is not even close when it comes to Wine Regions and Terroir; still, that does not stop Brouilly from wanting so badly to be thought of as King.Terroir is afterally, not solely a ref... Read More
March 2011
Very well balanced wine, a typical Brouilly! However, its fruity length dissociates this wine from its competitors Read More
December 2010
The taste is not at all fruity and soft. The tannin is strongly felt through the wine glass. Read More
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