Jean-Claude Lapalu - Tentation 2021
94/100
James Suckling
Grapes, more grapes, and always grapes—with no additives (yeast, chaptalization, or sulfur)—and minimal intervention to capture the full purity and character of the terroir in this wine. “Tentation” gives the impression of an easy-drinking wine, yet it possesses beautiful complexity, great finesse, and a powdery touch contributed by the Syrah this year. A subtle and refined wine for connoisseurs.
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Nose
Deep, intense notes of sour cherries and blackcurrants
Palate
The idea of a wine that seems effortless yet reveals beautiful complexity, great finesse, and a hint of powdery texture. A subtle, elegant wine for connoisseurs.
Serve
At 15–17°C, it can be stored and served for 2 to 3 days after opening
Open
Open the bottle 1 hour in advance to prevent the wine from being fizzy, and decant it. Shake the bottle if necessary to release the carbon dioxide, which helps preserve the wine and reduces the amount of sulfites.
Drink before
2027
Guard
0 to 5 years old
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with goose rillettes, grilled andouillette, caillettes with Swiss chard, and Tomme du Beaujolais
James Suckling
Wine rated 94/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on July 8, 2022
A unique cuvée thanks to its atypical blend, its shimmering ruby color, and above all its very, very “natural” character, which emphasizes the fruit above all else. From a challenging vintage, this wine offers pure cherry juice with a particularly lively fermentation and a mineral, silky texture. Light-bodied, with moderate concentration and a medium finish. Although I found this cuvée interesting in its own right, I didn’t succumb to the “Temptation” for all the reasons mentioned above. The guests were also surprised when it was served as an aperitif during a dinner party featuring Lyon-style charcuterie. Rating: 3.3.
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on April 23, 2025
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Review by Mr. POL H. Published on May 19, 2023
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Review by Mr. PATRICK L. Posted on 02/19/2023
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