TN: '02 Rochette Regnie
Filling out a case at Chambers Street Wines last month, I spotted a
Beaujolais I didn't know. Some quick research at a couple of sites didn't show any notes since the 1998 or 1999, but I decided to order the 2002 Domaine Jo=EBl Rochette "Cuv=E9e des Braves" R=E9gni=E9 Vieilles Vignes based on CSW's rep in Beaujolais. After having some leftover Hecula with dinner last night, I opened a bottle. Surprisingly hard for R=E9gni=E9. Ho hum. Tonight, with a so-so takeout chicken marsala and fried zucchini, this wine (served lightly chilled, I threw in fridge for a about 15 minutes) just sang. Floral nose, raspberry and red currant fruit over layers of earth and more flowers. Surprisingly tannic on finish, but still just lovely. Maybe between the tannins and the showing better on day 2 this needs time, but I just will decant it next time ("decant Beaujolais- the man has gone mad!") A-/B+ Another argument for just saying "yes" to almost any any Loire or Beaujolais than CSW stocks. Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency |
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