Comments on: Winery Profile: Le Clos Jordanne

By: Shea

Shea — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:32:37 +0000

Don, thanks for the comment. I like vintage variation so I’m not too worried that the 07s will be bigger. Clearly Le Clos knows what they are doing. I greatly anticipate the arrival of the 07s!

By: Don Julio

Don Julio — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:25:04 +0000

The 2006 is the launch of the Le Clos wines in our BC market and is a very limited quantity release. The 2007s are said to be coming to BC later this year with perhaps another visit from Thomas in the Fall to support. Due to the hot weather the 07s are much more lush and fruit forward but the character of the 06s is more in keeping with the desired style of wines coming out of Le Clos.

By: Shea

Shea — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:30:23 +0000

Roy, that sounds fantastic to me. Would love to see the vintage comparison.

Mat – good to know. I’ll be sending people to @kitswine to pick some up.

By: Roy

Roy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:14:47 +0000

Shea – I think all of the 2007 equivalents have been released in Ontario except for the 2007 Claystone Terrace Chard which is scheduled for springtime. Not to rob Matt and Kits of any sales – I suspect you’re a steady patron anyway – its easy enough for me to bring some when I come home to Vancouver mid-Feb. We can organize a tasting sometime after that. Will be very interesting.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:57:28 +0000

Shea, we will be carrying them all at Kits in somewhat limited quantities.

By: Shea

Shea — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:33:29 +0000

Roy, thanks for the comment. Given your description, I am very curious to see how the 2007s show when (and if) they come into the BC market. I agree that the top end 2006s are a bit reticent right now, but I think they will become quite excellent w/ some bottle age. Cheers.

By: Shea

Shea — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:29:12 +0000

Will you be bringing any in? I’d love to see some in this market.

By: Roy

Roy — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:29:12 +0000

I split my time between Vancouver and Toronto so I get good access to Canada’s two major wine growing regions. In general, I believe it still holds true that whites are Ontario’s stronger suit, but as your tasting proves Niagra (and Prince Edward County) reds are making tremendous leaps forward too.

Your tasting notes for Le Clos pretty much line up with mine – in terms of overall character and quality. The winery is a great example of what a France / Canada joint venture can do. I’ll be interested when you try the 2007′s which have just been released. 2007 was a very warm summer and autumn and while i haven’t tried the whole range from 2007 Le Clos yet, I’ve found the wines to be more expressive than the 2006 and will likely appeal more broadly in their youth. You’ve reminded me that I need to get some more of this into my cellar – I’m interested to see what 2-3 years of cellar time will do.

Ontario are the region’s best effort

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By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:43:53 +0000

These were good wines across the board, I agree. Very nice to see well made wines from Canada.

Also, the omission (in the trade tasting) of Burgundian comparisons (with one, humble exception) from Thomas and Jean-Charles was not only refreshing but apt.

A promising sign indeed.