Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over three days. “Les Lys” is a lieu-dit that technically falls within the Vaillons 1er Cru. It’s known for producing wines with a fresher, zippier style than most other 1er’s due to its northeastern exposure. The 2010 “Les Lys” by Daniel-Etienne Defaix is exemplary. It pours a bright golden color with a silvery rim; no signs of particles or gas. Medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is intense. Developing (still!), with all of the citrus fruits: redolent of ripe lemon, lime, and tangerines mixed with some pineapple, wildflowers, minerals and some brioche. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium(+?) tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose loads of limestone minerals. Leesy with a very long, oily finish. The notes were consistent over the three days the bottle was enjoyed however, it gained some weight and power over that time. It also started to show more oxidative notes: candied nuts and marmalade. This is stupidly good. Drink now and over the next ten+ years, easy. It has the stuffing and the acid to go the distance and age gracefully. — 12 days ago

Malcolm Trimble

9.3

Really like this wine. Nicely crisp but also smooth. Citrus, oak, pear, stone are all here. Everything you would expect in this wine and complex for its age-still a pup. — 4 months ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Slightly amber in color and some oxidative notes. Apple juice and stone. Interesting. Lacks a bit in structure — 4 months ago

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Jason

9.1

Yellow green centre and watery outer. Oaky scent - vanilla, burnt marshmallow. Good creamy mouth feel, medium body. Acid hits the middle of the tongue. Light tannins, low to medium complexity. Taste of vanilla, mandarin with a nice and long citrus/acidic finish. Very enjoyable. — 4 days ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

My friend brought this. Medium gold color. Nice weight. Reticent quiet nose at first. Doesn’t smell or taste like Chardonnay. Is it a white Rhône? After 3 hours in the glass this finally explodes out of the glass with notes of citrus, stones and spice. The acidity ramps up in a big way. Such a big wine. 94++. Give it 4-6 hours of air and it will reward you (assuming it avoided the POX, as this one did). — 3 months ago

Helen Arvanitopoulos

9.4

God damn it. This is an amazing burgundy. Can't beat Montrachet. We has this with Langoustines and Codfish. Besutiful. Easy to drink — 4 months ago

Carter White

9.2

Wet stone, oyster shell, lemon, spice, laser sharp and lively. — 6 days ago

Scott Kahn

9.0

Crisp and enjoyable with minerality and a definite essence of Asian pear. A typical Sauzet style wine albeit from lessor vineyards. — 2 months ago

Joe Weinberger

9.3

From magnum. — 4 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Gorgeous. Yeasty, delicate, rich but spectacular. Also a terrific hidden structure. Juicy and very long. — 4 months ago