Saturday, May 31, 2008

2006 Domaine de Colette REGNIÉ "Selection Vieilles Vignes" (Beaujolais, France)

This Beaujolais had loads of old-fashioned Beaujolais character. A great pick for summer drinking. As with most Beaujolais, it tastes best when it's a little cooler that normal room temperature (but not chilled). Pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes or so before drinking.


Eye: Beautiful, pure crystalline ruby, with a hint of violet at the rim.


Nose: Classic old-style Beaujolais scents of hard cherry candy, granite, and brambly earth.

Mouth: Very pure cherry/mineral flavors. Very good concentration and weight, yet with that sense of lightness and softness that good Beaujolais should possess. Long, pure-tasting finish.


Score: 90.


Cellar or drink? Drinking beautifully now, this wine has the concentration and balance to keep nicely for at least another year.


Price/store: Was $16.99 at Central Market.

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