Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Exactly in the zone. Gorgeous nose of lavender, wild mint, Herbes de Provence, grilled meat, bacon, blood, granite and blackberry fruit. This has become fully mature but not old, with that perfect mid-term aging window where the fruit is still alive and the savory Rhône complexity has arrived. Palate is juicy, sappy and energetic, with dark fruit, meat, smoke, granite and real structure. Tannins gained a little grip with air, but the fruit kept winning. Beautifully Crozes, but if blinded, many would guess elite Saint-Joseph. Drinking at apogee, and honestly could still go longer. 9.4, flirting hard with 9.5.

Day two. Nose is mintier, wilder, more sauvage. Still juicy, clean, drinkable, and delicious, with a long finish and real fruit remaining, but it has lost a little clarity and precision from day one. Not collapsed at all, just slightly less vivid. Still absolutely something I’d drink happily. — 2 days ago

DAL 9000

9.3

At tannins upfront. Berns Steak House. In the 8T room Last bottle. Bottled candled and decanted. Mild dusty dark fruit bouquet. Soft dusty delicate middle. Old world earthiness. Finishes smooth. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

M. Chapoutier “Les Meysonniers” Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2024, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Produced from 100% Marsanne grown on gently sloping hillsides composed of Rhône river sediments, clay, and rounded stones. The vineyards average 20–40 years of age and fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in oak, preserving the aromatic character of the terroir while adding texture.

Aromas & Flavors
Quince, ripe pear, and green apple lead the nose, followed by almond, subtle toast, and hints of white flowers. As it opens, delicate stone fruit and light honey notes appear.

Mouthfeel
Fresh and supple with a smooth texture and lively acidity. The wine shows a delicate tension with a light kiss of astringency that adds structure to the finish.

Food Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, goat cheese, or shellfish.

Verdict
An elegant and approachable introduction to Northern Rhône Marsanne that balances freshness with subtle richness.

🍷 Personal Pick
A beautifully aromatic Crozes-Hermitage Blanc with lively structure and freshness, offering a refined profile with just a hint of astringency that keeps the wine energetic and engaging. — 2 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Pretty decent for an 02 — 9 days ago

Tegan Marriott

9.4

Viva la Rhone, et Magnifique! — a month ago

Jean-Phillippe Landry

9.1

Fantastic! — 6 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. Black plastic cork; the standard for Dard et Ribo. The 2015 “Les Rouges des Baties” pours a deep, dull ruby/purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of wild black brambles, oil cured olive, roasted meat, purple flowers, black pepper, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. An utterly beautiful expression of Crozes-Hermitage and this worked really well with goose from South Dakota. I’m smitten. Drink now through 2035. — 3 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Stole the show — 9 days ago

Kate Parkerson

9.3

Nice red. Tasted at our neighborhood wine store — 2 months ago

ESF

9.2

had a similar experience as @Peter Sultan as far as finding this was a quixotic blend of Old World and New World - nose & palate was not at all reticent for us: there was such a purity of flavors & aromas from deep rich black fruit, cassis, minerals, meat, pepper... so legit - not a hair out of place, — 2 months ago