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Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes

The 2017 Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Alex Hunt and Peter Liem on Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes - an internationally acclaimed red from Beaujolais.
Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes
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Wine Name
Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes

Wine Producer
Jean-Claude Lapalu

Score
83

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Gamay

Country
France

Vintage
2015

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Alex Hunt: 76

Andrew Jefford: Very deep purple-red: the darkest of the Brouilly cohort. Deep, creamy, almost blackcurrant liqueur. Quietly rewarding aromas, rather than exuberant and instantly showy. I’d guess there has been some subtle use of oak here, pulling the fruit back a little rather than actually putting its own stamp on the wine? Lots of pure, linear blackcurranty fruit on the palate in this calm, finely crafted and serious Brouilly, definitely intended for the cellar. I like it, and everything has been done with great subtlety; all that I miss is just a little youthful exuberance, which is such a winning trait in Beaujolais in general. Classy Brouilly, though, for sure. 92

Peter Liem: This feels rustic and unfocused, with a strangely pastry-like tone to the fruit. It’s thick and dense on the palate, lacking energy. 80

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Alex Hunt
Peter Liem
Tastings year 2017
Region Beaujolais
AppellationAOC
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