2014 Brouilly Cuvee des Fous
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Youthful violet. An explosively perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, Asian spices and floral oils, along with a smoky mineral nuance that builds in the glass. Sweet, pure and penetrating, offering concentrated yet lithe, spice-inflected black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that stain the palate. The mineral note comes back strong on an impressively long, sappy finish that's given shape by silky, even tannins.
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The 2014 Brouilly Cuvée des Fous is made from 100% de-stemmed grapes from the oldest vines the domaine planted in 1900. It has a more introspective bouquet compared to the Côte de Brouilly, with blackberry and briary fruit, limestone and even flinty notes – a compelling set of aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin surrounded by a core of very pure dark berry fruit. The symmetry here is compelling, and its superb length feels both harmonious and full of tension. This is just a fabulous Brouilly from Jean-Claude.