2002 Michaud, Brouilly

[Florida Jim]

2002 Earl Alain Michaud, Brouilly Prestige de Vielles Vigne:

The red fruit of the gamay is but an accent to the deep, penetrating black fruit and spice aromas, pure and lovely aromatics; medium weight and body, very deep dark fruit, spice and stone flavors with evident old vine intensity, good structure and concentration with very fine, grippy tannins, and, excellent balance; medium length. Reminds me of a young Volnay 1er with some extra high tones. Still closed and obviously young, this wine is a keeper. From vines, the youngest of which is over 85 years old, this is not your mama’s Beaujolais. Needs 5 years minimum. About $19. A Becky Wasserman selection.

Best, Jim