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2016 Côte de Brouilly, Jean-Claude Lapalu, Beaujolais
The Côte de Brouilly can sometimes be overlooked as a Beaujolais cru, but Jean-Claude Lapalu makes one of the very best wines from here. This is perfectly balanced, with fresh and elegant fruit and a real Pinot Noir Character. Were this from the Côte d’Or it would be many times the price.
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- 75cl Bottle0in basket
Wine specification
- ProducerJean-Claude Lapalu
- ColourRed Wine
- SweetnessDry
- Region & CountryCru Beaujolais, Beaujolais, France
- ABV13%
- Grape(s)Gamay
- MaturityReady to drink 2018 – 2027
- StyleStill Wine
Product Description
The Côte de Brouilly can sometimes be overlooked as a Beaujolais cru, but Jean-Claude Lapalu makes one of the very best wines from here. This is perfectly balanced, with fresh and elegant fruit and a real Pinot Noir Character. Were this from the Côte d’Or it would be many times the price.
Critic Scores
91/100 – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
01/08/2017
The 2016 Cote de Brouilly has a more introverted bouquet compared to the three Brouilly 2016s, with notes of blackcurrant, briary, a hint of marmalade and fig emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a gentle but insistent grip in the mouth and fine delineation with a soupçon of sour cherry enlivening the finish. Excellent.