We have already published this collection of 85 tasting notes on the very toothsome 2011 Beaujolais (and a few more mature vintages), but you can never have enough of this ridiculously underpriced wine. The examples below are part of the collection of artisanal Crus Beaujolais assembled and marketed by Les Terroirs Originels. These particular notes are listed in decreasing score order.
Red
Robert Perroud recommends decanting this wine. Light to mid ruby. Violets and seduction on the nose. Round and evolved – rather strawberry! Very distinctive and fun. Lively acidity and plush fruit. Very satisfying already. (JR)
Alcohol: 13%
Drink:
2012
–
2015
Red
Pale ruby. Seductive fruit on the nose. Something quite mineral and appetising on the palate. Dry finish. Attractively light and racy. Excellent acidity. (JR)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink:
2012
–
2017
Red
Pale ruby. Quite evolved nose. Quite warm, dried-fruit flavours. Already flattering, open expression of Morgon. Really zappy palate impression. But I don't think it will last as long as some Morgons. Dusty finish. (JR)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink:
2012
–
2016
Red
Bright mid ruby. Very polished fruit. Savoury, dry finish. Lots of concentration and potential here. This really gets the saliva flowing. Good stuff! (JR)
Alcohol: 13%
Drink:
2013
–
2017
Red
Pale to mid crimson. Curiously agricultural smells at first and then it became more like boiled sweets. Easy but not as fresh and stimulating as some. (JR)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink:
2012
–
2014
Red
Quite dark ruby. Seriously concentrated prune aromas. Then lovely silky, appetising fruit. There is quite a charge of silky tannins here but in fact it seems more approachable than the same producer's Fleurie. (JR)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink:
2012
–
2016
Red
Exuberant grainy fruit. Rather sweeter than the average Fleurie. Lip smacking and satsifying; a great deal of delivery for a 12.5 percenter. No hurry to drink this. (JR)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drink:
2013
–
2016
