2005 Beaune Les Sizies

From a sizeable but obscure cru (how very many in Beaune fit that description!) somewhat north of Vignes Franches, and which de Montille has bottled now for several years, the 2005 Beaune Sizies (assembled in tank) sports bright red currant fruit with faintly bitter and oily tangerine rind accents. Engagingly juicy and bright on the palate, it finishes with purity and vibrant persistence of red currant, grenadine, clove and orange zest. This tastes as though it would be white if it could, and de Montille intends it for immediate bottling and enjoyment. Various importers, including Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 559 1040. Also, a Thomas Calder Selection, Paris; fax 011-33-1-46-45-15-29

(no new oak used) Good medium red. Sappy aromas of red cherry, spices and fresh herbs. Juicy and firm-edged, with red cherry and raspberry flavors accented by spice. Lively but essentially soft, fruit-driven and approachable. Etienne de Montille calls this a no-brainer for relatively early enjoyment.

From a sizeable but obscure cru (how very many in Beaune fit that description!) somewhat north of Vignes Franches, and which de Montille has bottled now for several years, the 2005 Beaune Sizies (assembled in tank) sports bright red currant fruit with faintly bitter and oily tangerine rind accents. Engagingly juicy and bright on the palate, it finishes with purity and vibrant persistence of red currant, grenadine, clove and orange zest. This tastes as though it would be white if it could, and de Montille intends it for immediate bottling and enjoyment. ||Various importers, including Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 559 1040. Also, a Thomas Calder Selection, Paris; fax 011-33-1-46-45-15-29 Wine Advocate.June, 2007