Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The only Champagne in their flight. First time having this producer.

It has gentle, micro bubbles. Soft mousse. Again, a touch sweet. At least for me. Seems more than 9g. It is interesting to me that with all of France’s rather strict wines laws, I have seen extra brut over 6g & brut over 9g.

Full cherries to kirsch quality, strawberries, pomegranate and raspberries. Gentle dry herbal notes, moist, crumbled chalk & limestone, yeast notes, some white spice, sea fossil/spray, crumbled grey volcanics, pink & red roses, pleasant round acidity, nicely polished finish that is more fruit than earth as it sets and lasts 45 seconds to a minute. — 21 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Wowza this is good. 80% Roussanne, and it shows. I love that grape. Such richness, and though the acidity is low, there’s great mineral tension here. So rich and enveloping. — a month ago

with Rebecca and Angelo

Lies

9.6

🥂- With Ralph — 2 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Nose is minty and spicey. Palate is deep and rich with terrific mineral spine and wonderful structure. Ripe but substantial tannin. Nose has notes of ripe plum, peanuts and a saline element. Really good energy and depth. Not the most elegant wine but this has tremendous material and its own grace and charm. This needs air but I really like it. — 5 days ago

Douglas Braun

9.1

2023 - Vintage - this may be the best vintage of this that I’ve had -violet rim, big raspberry fruit, kinda cranberry, minerality, subtle spice, rose petal medium plus acidity-13.5%ABV — a month ago

Ira Schwartz

9.2

Immediately greeted by cinnamon, red fruit and oak. A showy red fruited palate with oak that needs to integrate. Lingering finish. — 2 months ago

David Valenti

9.0

Surprising, but beautiful. Quince, ananas, caramelised pear, fruit candy. — 16 days ago

Joy Hammons

9.0

Excellent 2019 served with pasta and heavy meat sauce. This didn’t need long to breathe. — a month ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.3

Amongst the best Condrieu I’ve tasted. Pale gold, tropical fruit and bananas, mineral backbone. Amazing. — 2 months ago

Peter C

9.3

Woah. Beautiful wine. Very elegant. Surprised! — 2 months ago