when: friday 12/11 @ 6pm est
what: we’ve talked a fair amount about beaujolais over the past year and that’s simply because it is a region that continually overperforms. however, we have yet to speak about two producers who have been a driving force behind quality and, thus, prestige.
jean-louis dutraive (domaine de la grand’cour) is likely best associated with the ‘burgundian’ side of beaujolais in that, as his wines mature, they become more and more like pinot noir. they are consistently elegant, graceful and precise, though rather scarce in terms of quantity.
alain coudert (clos de la roilette) represents the grandeur of gamay. these wines are a bit richer, though by no means opulent, and unafraid of pushing the grape to its absolute limits. coudert’s style is different from the rest--while minerality is certainly present, there is also brilliant depth in each of his cuveés. we are tasting the estate’s top bottling which is capable of aging like a fine burg.
wines (shipping not included):
jean-louis dutraive ‘domaine de la grand’cour’ brouilly 2018 ~$31
alain coudert fleurie ‘clos de la roilette’ griffe du marquis 2018 ~$34