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Winetex

Austin, Texas

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01/03/2008 1:33 PM
Yes, I agree that in my experience and in all vintages Pegau wines have a degree of brett. As do many Rhones wines. I asked Laurence about this while tasting at Pegau and she felt that some of it is part of their wines and not a flaw. What I think happens is that when some bottles are mishandled in transportation and have a degree of heat exposure the brett grows out of control. I remember one lot of 1999s where more than one was undrinkable. Personally I like a little horsey in my wines but when the fur comes off in your mouth it's probably a little over the top.

ChillyWino User is Offline

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01/04/2008 8:17 AM
That is one of the best quotes ever, I might need to use it next time the need arises!! Posted By Winetex on 01/03/2008 1:33 PM Personally I like a little horsey in my wines but when the fur comes off in your mouth it's probably a little over the top.

Winoman

Herndon VA

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01/04/2008 6:27 PM
Posted By ChillyWino on 01/04/2008 8:17 AM That is one of the best quotes ever, I might need to use it next time the need arises!! Posted By Winetex on 01/03/2008 1:33 PM Personally I like a little horsey in my wines but when the fur comes off in your mouth it's probably a little over the top. lol - agreed. I've rarely - if ever - encountered conditions of Brett that I couldn't handle - though on occasion I've thought it a bit much. Still - I think most would consider its presence as a flaw - if even one that is normally rather inocuous. Rhone wines have always been among my favorite - and the leathery slightly musty overtones are part of the flavor profile I enjoy. Pegau is certainly among my favorite wines...so perhaps this is part of the reason.

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