Jean Foillard Cuvée 3.14 Morgon Gamay 2009

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Jay Kline Delectable Pro

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This is my first time trying the 3.14 by Foillard and I was fortunate to enjoy not only one but two separate vintages poured alongside one another. For those who may not be familiar, 3.14 or “Pi” is a rare bottling of Foillard’s oldest vines from Côte du Puy; many of the vines are over 100 years old. On this occasion, both bottles were remarkably similar. The 2009 showed a bit more finesse while the 2010 showed a touch more structure. Both had remarkable depth, concentration and balance. One of those a-ha wines that show how great Beaujolais can be. Fabulously structured, both of these wines have very long lives ahead of them as they are still developing adolescents. That being said, they are enjoyable now and should continue to wow through 2040 and live well beyond.

Popped and poured; no formal notes. This is my first time trying the 3.14 by Foillard and I was fortunate to enjoy not only one but two separate vintages poured alongside one another. For those who may not be familiar, 3.14 or “Pi” is a rare bottling of Foillard’s oldest vines from Côte du Puy; many of the vines are over 100 years old. On this occasion, both bottles were remarkably similar. The 2009 showed a bit more finesse while the 2010 showed a touch more structure. Both had remarkable depth, concentration and balance. One of those a-ha wines that show how great Beaujolais can be. Fabulously structured, both of these wines have very long lives ahead of them as they are still developing adolescents. That being said, they are enjoyable now and should continue to wow through 2040 and live well beyond.

9.5

Deborah Heath Delectable Pro

Jean Foillard's special Cuvée 3.14 (Pi/Py). Old vines, extended elevage, limited release. Thanks, @storyteller!

Jean Foillard's special Cuvée 3.14 (Pi/Py). Old vines, extended elevage, limited release. Thanks, @storyteller!

9.9

Chaad Thomas Delectable Pro

Owner, First Tier Imports

Garnet with red reflections. Sour and acetone nose, fresh, but kind of a mess, and not showing structure. A bit of appleskin bitterness on finsh. Dry finish. Ok/sweet fruit and pencil; more generous. Good

Garnet with red reflections. Sour and acetone nose, fresh, but kind of a mess, and not showing structure. A bit of appleskin bitterness on finsh. Dry finish. Ok/sweet fruit and pencil; more generous. Good

8.5

Sean Nelson Delectable Pro

Dark cherries opening up to lavender and thyme, with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Lovely.

Dark cherries opening up to lavender and thyme, with a hint of vanilla on the finish. Lovely.

9.4

Steve Matthiasson Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

Holy crap, this is a serious wine. Showed it s true colors on day two, deep, complex, soft but firm--the classic iron fist in a velvet glove.

Holy crap, this is a serious wine. Showed it s true colors on day two, deep, complex, soft but firm--the classic iron fist in a velvet glove.

9.7

Parag Lalit Delectable Pro

Good.

Good.

9.0

Vinny Eng Delectable Pro

Oh Captain, my Captain! Foillard, exquisite and revelatory as ever before.

Oh Captain, my Captain! Foillard, exquisite and revelatory as ever before.

9.5

Robbie Ward Delectable Pro

Too young! Amazing depth and intensity just maybe too much at this stage! Love to see again in 5yrs

Too young! Amazing depth and intensity just maybe too much at this stage! Love to see again in 5yrs

8.8

Austin Ferrari Delectable Pro

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

Thank you @Michael Madrigale

Thank you @Michael Madrigale

9.6

Elton Nichols Delectable Pro

Cellermaster at Canlis

Happy Pi day! Mixed ripe and tart fruit, tomato leaf and granite. Floral and woodsy, slightly mousy.

Happy Pi day! Mixed ripe and tart fruit, tomato leaf and granite. Floral and woodsy, slightly mousy.

9.4

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