2015 Cote de Brouilly Cuvee Zaccharie
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Deep lurid violet. Pungent, mineral-tinged cherry and cassis scents take on a spicy flourish as the wine opens up. Dense dark berry flavors are underscored by a vein of juicy acidity; a suave floral nuance emerges on the back half. Concentrated but lithe as well, revealing no rough edges and displaying a musky licorice quality that carries through the strikingly long, subtly tannic, focused finish. I've little doubt that this is a Beaujolais that will reward patience.
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Josh Raynolds
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Cote de Brouilly Cuvée Zaccharie Geoffrey, which contains around 5% new oak, has an exquisite, very seductive bouquet with disarming purity: black cherries, blueberry, violets and limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with very refined tannin, the acidity perfectly judged and lending this Côte de Brouilly such finesse and precision. It feels long and tender in the mouth with a residue of sea salt on the finish. I would not assert this to be superior to the regular Côte de Brouilly, just a slightly different perspective.