Synopsis, Our Opinion: An excellent value Beaujolais.
Producer/Winery: Domaine Dupeuble; Le Breuil, France.
Grape Variety: Gamay.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Beaujolais; Burgundy,
France.
Vintage: 2014
Price: $28.80 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Chicken Cordon Bleu in a white wine sauce, mashed potatoes and peas.
Tasting:
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Opened 90-minutes before drinking. Clear, very dark ruby color with a pale purple rim. Earthy cherry aromas with a wisp of light floral. Gritty, very lively and concentrated mouthfeel, light body and a 60-grit texture. Powerful tart cherry, raspberry, fresh dandelion greens and a touch of zesty current flavors along with a persistent peppery spice and hints of fresh brewed breakfast tea that became more prevalent on the last pour. Abundant, but not overpowering acidity, wonderful soft tannins that showed a little life in the long bold fruit finish. Unusual spicy Beaujolais that was overflowing with character and contained a myriad of delicious flavors. The tart, almost bitter, finish left each sip with a slight mineral and black tea aftertaste that was quite intriguing. We enjoyed the easy drinking persona of the wine and called it an excellent value Beaujolais.
Photo from Kermit Lynch.
See our reviews of other Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils wines.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Closure: Wax sealed 45mm natural cork.
UPC Code: 7 61503 22233 6
Imported by: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant; Berkeley, California.