WTN: Getting it right

Tomato and carrot soup with cheese toasts:
2005 Terres Dorées (J.P. Brun), Beaujolais Fleurie:
Very fresh nose of black raspberry and cranberry with spice and mineral scents; in the mouth there is ample acidity, solid tannin and deep flavors that follow the nose all in a package that delivers verve and freshness while still showing nuance and authenticity; long, mouth-watering finish. Ample concentration, excellent intensity and that sparkle on the palate that keeps this from being anything but brilliant at each sip; I will save the rest of mine until at least next year but this certainly will be fine in the cellar for several years. Radiant and complete; a superb wine and a joy to drink. 12% alcohol, imported by Louis/Dressner and about $17 on release; under-priced by quite some.
Good with the dish and especially, the cheese toasts. And mighty fine all by itself.
Best, Jim

[David M. Bueker]

I had this back in May and thought it was as closed as Fort Knox.

I had this back in May and thought it was as closed as Fort Knox.

Ah, well its 'golden' now.
Best, Jim

I had this back in May and thought it was as closed as Fort Knox.

Ah, well its 'golden' now.
Best, Jim

Is that a common theme among the 05 Beaujolais?

If I remember correctly specific bottlings have poked their heads out at previous times to show well, only to have other reports of cranky shutdownness.

I guess perhaps, like always, it varies..

Is that a common theme among the 05 Beaujolais?

If I remember correctly specific bottlings have poked their heads out at previous times to show well, only to have other reports of cranky shutdownness.

I guess perhaps, like always, it varies..

Pretty good guess.
This may just be my opinion but it seems that most Beaujolais doesn't completely close down very often. They may have moments when they seem more closed than others but I almost always find fruit, especially with a little air.
And frankly, that's one of the reasons I buy as many as I do - this whole open/closed thing gets to be a pain. And if I spent serious money (for me) on some fine Burg. only to find it angry and petulant when opened, it makes buying Beaujolais seem like the most natural alternative.
Oh yeah - and I'm not guessing about that; way too many pricey bottles opened at the wrong time have made me a bit angry and petulant.
Best, Jim

This may just be my opinion but it seems that most Beaujolais doesn't completely close down very often.. And if I spent serious money (for me) on some fine Burg. only to find it angry and petulant when opened, it makes buying Beaujolais seem like the most natural alternative.

Fair enough.

Burgundy is a cranky beast.

Tomato and carrot soup with cheese toasts

When I first read this, I thought it was the tasting note for the wine.

Brun does a good job with his Beaujolais crus. Thanks for the TN.

-Paul W.