The discussion regarding Foillard got me thinking more about the wines than I have in a while. More specifically, thinking about which of their cuvees I prefer year-in, year-out. Interested to hear what everyone else thinks…(I chose to exclude their “3.14” cuvee from this vote, but a “super-cuvee” poll in the future could be fun).
I’ve always leaned towards the Corcelette myself, and, oddly, have been more disappointed than not with the Fleurie bottling. It has seemed to be the least consistent of the bunch - while I’ve had great bottles, I’ve also had a bunch of very boring bottles, too.
yeah, the 2009 Corcelette is an unbelievable wine. should have a long life, too. the structure has always been firm, the flavors deep and layered. at this point, it’s the wine of the vintage (from beaujolais…) for me. the 3.14 may outlive the Corcelette (and CdP for that matter) and some day reach a higher level, but it’s such a beast the last time i tried it.
Côte du PY with a bit of age.
I drink Corcelette earlier, which I feel is ‘softer’.
Not enough experience with 3.14 - only one 2007, and comparatively I preferred the regular Côte du py at that time ( 1+ year ago)
I dare say that warrants its own poll! Wish I knew the answer to your question more concretely, but with only 2005 - present knowledge, I’d say I’m another 10+ vintages away from knowing what’s “normal”.
I’ve had these wines (CdP, 3.14 and Corcelette) in several vintages, and I am not sure. 2005 with its ripeness allied with structure doesn’t seem typical. 2007 maybe? 2009 is too ripe, at least that what everyone says (probably too ripe to be “normal” but I do not think it’s objectively too ripe). 2010 maybe? In 2011 I have only had the Corcelette. That’s the extent of my real knowledge. I had some earlier vintages, but wasn’t all that interested in Beaujolais at the time, so they didn’t stick.
I thought the 2009 3.14 showed way too ripe in its early stages, but it has really developed beautifully. Had it quite recently and was blown away. By comparison, the Lapierre super cuvée was too much for me. The 3.14 is gorgeous.
For those select Beaujolais that I buy, I have really leaned toward 2011 over 2009 and 2010.