TN: Fleurie and Gruner

2009 Clos de la Roillete (Coudert) "Cuvee Tardive" Fleurie. Lovely wine. I remember the 05 and 02 Tardives on release as being a bit tight and austere, but this seems quite friendly and open. Black cherries with a little cranberry tartness, some tannins hiding in background, nicely structured. Nice acidic tang on long finish. Some smoke and damp soil. Sure this will age well, but I'll have trouble keeping hands off unless it shuts down. Drinks as well or better on night 2. A-

---------------------------------------- Thanks for the notes, Dale! I just put away some 2008 after Mark's post reminded me what an interesting wine this is (my stockbroker did the same). The bottle I had earlier this year could have done with at least another year before opening. Graham

Oh, you lucky dog, drinking '09 Cru Beaujolais and GV! Luckily, the Fall shipping season is right around the corner, just in time for the arrival of '09 Cru Bojo and Muscadet, both of which appear to be epic years for the regions.

Mark Lipton