Jules Desjourneys Size:6x750ml 1% alcohol under its remarkable

1% alcohol under its remarkable concentration and intensity

Egon Mullers 2011 collection tasted last September at the Scharzhof in his absence represents an intensively selective harvest that extended from mid-October into November and resulted in one of the numerically smallest number of individual bottlings in the history of this venerable estate smaller even than the number from 20100

” For my money the former has delivered more distinctive and distinguished success

intense and rich medium-bodied flavors are supported by bright acidity on the ever-so-slightly lean but highly persistent finish where the sense of minerality really builds as it sits on the palate

The robust and overtly muscular medium-weight plus flavors possess grand cru level power and impressive drive on the explosively long and stunningly complex finish

Jules Desjourneys Size:6x750ml 1% alcohol under its remarkableA little south facing, the rest east facing. A Fleurie at altitude. Oxygen needed! There is a very surprising depth of colour then a super fine bouquet. This is very tight, angular even. Fabien speaks of verticality, which is rather a trend in current French wine speak. Drink from 2025 2035. Tasted Feb 2024.