Matthew Cohen

9.5

Nose : quite intense. Mineral. Some petrol. Apricot skin.

Palate: dense apricots. Rich. Balanced with minerals. Wow.

Fass selections — 17 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

Nose: terrific. White and yellow flowers. Really elegant and balanced. A 9.65.

Palate : mineral. Sweet lemon. So good. Big acidity

This will be better in 5 years, I think. But great now.

Fass selections — 4 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2019 pours a deeper garnet (than the Barbaresco) but otherwise the same with a transparent core, medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, more power here too. A tar bomb early which settles in and takes a seat behind a basket full of black cherries, macerated blackberries, roses, orange rind, menthol, fresh sage and some dried basil and old wood. On the palate, bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Such a lovely body and don’t even get me started on the texture. I’m smitten. Drink now with patience through 2049. Thanks @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Everybody loves Sebastien Dampt.

You just can’t own enough of his wines.

Nose: a beautiful perfume. Ocean air. Lemon flower.

Palate: so clean. Mountain stream infused with elegant lemon. Sweet lemon

One of the more restrained Lechets. Classic. Very well made.

Fass selections — 2 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Good and typical. White pepper and lemonade. Medium+ body. — 5 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

This is from the eichhaus parcel.

Nose: massive penetrating gorgeous apricots.

Palate: so mineral. Lemon pith. Awesome right on open

Fass selections — 5 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

I’ve been wanting to try the wines of Cantina Tomaso Gianolio for years but finding them on this side of the Atlantic has been a challenge. As of now, I don’t know much about where Davide and Igor Gianolio source their fruit but the family has been making these wines in a traditional manner for over 90 years so I’m sure the source is exceptional. So traditional, even the cork is short and stubby, lol!

Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days. Consistent throughout. The 2019 pours a light garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing and tar forward early but it quickly transforms into a veritable beauty with notes of raspberries, rose water, tar, star anise, talcum powder, and dry, stony earth. On the palate, the with is dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Elegant and lovely expression of the 2019 vintage. Drink now with patience and through 2044 (if the cork will keep that long). Huge thanks to @Lyle Fass for the assist! — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose: white flowers. Airy.

Palate green apple. Mineral. Lemon zest.

This has aged wonderfully

Fass selections — a month ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: dark lilacs. Penetrating.

Palate: deep midseason cherries. Great grip. Sweet spice.

A remarkable job in a vintage the critics loved but was actually quite challenging (heat). The opposite of 18.

Fass selections — 3 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose: midseason cherries. Spice. Maybe cloves.

With air some savoriness, lilacs. More Burgundian.

Palate : sweet midseason cherries. Hint of licorice. Bracing acidity.

In an odd place now. Not showing it’s usual exuberance. Let’s see where it goes.

Fass selections — 5 months ago