What better way to celebrate Labor Day in the US than to enjoy the fruits of French socialized labor and craftsmanship, a 2005 Chateau des Jacques Gamay. Stemming from the Louis Jadot Moulin-a-Vent, this Gamay from the Burgundy region earned an impressive 91 points from The Wine Spectator recently, and a strong recommendation from this Rampant Oenophile.
Unaccustomed to the Gamay appellation, I had no expectations for this wine, so all of its treats surprised!
I recommend opening the bottle and decanting if possible. This wine doesn't require decanting, as it is still young, but the wonderful aromas fill the room with such fine floral and spice scents that you shouldn't miss the experience.
You'll enjoy a deep ruby red bowl with fine legs. Breath deeply and identify the full fruit body on the nose, and subtle floral bouquet. I noticed a hint of "pumpkin spices" as I sipped, as well.
The flavors are very rich, full bodied, and multi-layered. This Gamay revels in its ripe fruit flavors. Your palate tingles at the start as the crispness assaults your tongue, but the big fruit, slight acidity, and velvety texture takes you through a bold finish. No aftertaste at all to spoil this fine wine.
I suspect that Louis Jadot has spoiled me for my first Gamay experience. I should have sampled a lesser wine and built to the 2005 Chateau des Jacques Gamay in a solid flight. As it stands, I'm buying a second bottle to see how it matures. I'll also be spending time at my favorite wine shop locally to discover more of this rewarding appellation. If you haven't enjoyed a Gamay yet, don't tarry. Rush to your wine shop today for several!
Unaccustomed to the Gamay appellation, I had no expectations for this wine, so all of its treats surprised!
I recommend opening the bottle and decanting if possible. This wine doesn't require decanting, as it is still young, but the wonderful aromas fill the room with such fine floral and spice scents that you shouldn't miss the experience.
You'll enjoy a deep ruby red bowl with fine legs. Breath deeply and identify the full fruit body on the nose, and subtle floral bouquet. I noticed a hint of "pumpkin spices" as I sipped, as well.
The flavors are very rich, full bodied, and multi-layered. This Gamay revels in its ripe fruit flavors. Your palate tingles at the start as the crispness assaults your tongue, but the big fruit, slight acidity, and velvety texture takes you through a bold finish. No aftertaste at all to spoil this fine wine.
I suspect that Louis Jadot has spoiled me for my first Gamay experience. I should have sampled a lesser wine and built to the 2005 Chateau des Jacques Gamay in a solid flight. As it stands, I'm buying a second bottle to see how it matures. I'll also be spending time at my favorite wine shop locally to discover more of this rewarding appellation. If you haven't enjoyed a Gamay yet, don't tarry. Rush to your wine shop today for several!
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