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Henry Fessy - Tasting and Matching Beaujolais 2015s, Imbibe

16 March 2017

Imbibe magazine, for their Special 10^th Birthday issue, featured an article where by different sommeliers had tasted Beaujolais wines blind. Henry Fessy entered and we are delighted to report the tasting notes to match the wines.

 

‘Tasting & Matching Beaujolais 2015’

 

Henry Fessy Château des Labourons Fleurie 2015

‘Cherry notes are prevalent on the nose, but with a light cocoa note too, as well as a touch of menthol. Characterful on the nose, leading to juicy cherry notes on the palate, with well-balanced tannins and some subtle herbal notes,’ CC.

‘A peppery, spicy nose, with classic red fruits. A pleasant palate and quite drinkable,’ MA

 

Henry Fessy Morgon 2015

‘There are some attractive floral notes as well as some light red fruit on this very appealing nose, which belies a rather more substantial palate. This is packed with fruit, joined by a hint of herbs,’ CC.

‘As expected, this Morgon has strong character, with classic red berries and sweet spices on the nose. Some strong minerality comes through, too – probably a result of granite soils,’ MC.

 

Henry Fessy Moulin-à-Vent 2015

‘Subtle kirsch notes, as well as cooked strawberries, anise and a hint of rose, joined by substantial tannins,’ MS.

‘A floral aroma joins some concentrated red fruit, although this is actually quite light on the palate, with red fruit and a silky texture, as well as some big acidity. There’s a herbal note to the finish, rounding off a very approachable wine,’ CC.

 

CC – Clinton Cawood, Imbibe

MA – Maxwell Allwood, Alimentum

MS – Mattia Scarpazza, Petersham Nursery

MC – Massimo Cappai, Vinoteca

 

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