Château Les Roches Blanches

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc

AEL
9.0

Generally not a big fan of cabernet franc, but this was recommended to me as an especially good example. Glad I tried it. Not heavy, but distinct notes of fruit and earth/leather. Really good abd sophisticated, especially at this price ($28 I think). Recommended by Lower Falls Wine Shop in Wellesley, MA. — 20 days ago

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

L'Insolite Saumur Chenin Blanc 2016

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut. — 4 months ago

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Agnès et René Mosse

Les Bonnes Blanches Anjou Chenin Blanc 2022

Tart, bright, savory, cloudy. Lovely. Satellite bottle shop. — 5 months ago

Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 8 months ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote
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Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, all true, he took us to Domaine Chamonard (we were so cold tasting there that our teeth were literally chattering), also Lapalu and Janin in Beaujolais, always in his own cellars, and we’d spend a day at the Marche aux Vins in Ampuis!! In addition to making fabulous wines himself, Eric was so generous with his knowledge and connections, Lenoir in Chinon being another one!!
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@Doug Powers I know it’s all true. Some of the wine folks I hang out with are close to him and every time he would visit NYC they would have dinners with him. 

Frédéric Magnien

Coeur de Roches Côte de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir 2017

Acidic, big and substantial. The fruit is tangy. — 5 years ago

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Au Bon Climat

Relevant Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2016

Fantastic example of the region and one of its top winemakers doing what they do to produce an exceptional, balanced Chardonnay — 5 years ago

Charles Joguet

Les Petites Roches Chinon Cabernet Franc 2012

JKT
9.0

Michelle balanced though on the acidic side and very well paired with mushroom chicken rice by Evan — a month ago

Domaines François Lurton

Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Love it, great freshness, long aftertaste, amazing taste! — 5 months ago

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Les Mémoires Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2021

This is bonkers good. So fresh. Berries, currant, sage, some flowers, cherries, some pepper and herbs, good acidity, long tart lovely finish. Killer cab franc. — 6 months ago

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Domaines des Marnes Blanches

En Jensillard Côtes du Jura Savagnin

2023 vintage. Lovely original nose that smells like an Indian curry. A very unique Savagnin that might not be to everyone's taste, but for me a delicious, Intriguing wine — 9 months ago

Tom liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

La Marginale Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2022

Really an excellent cab franc. Have had stuff from Thierry Germain before but not this bottling. Perfect with a variety of Syrian dishes at Damas in Montreal. Bright, restrained fruit, excellent acid. Nice finish. — a year ago

Tom, Lyle and 2 others liked this

Domaines des Marnes Blanches

Côtes du Jura Poulsard 2018

Very very light — 5 years ago

Romain, Ira and 1 other liked this

Domaines des Marnes Blanches

Les Molates Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2022

Bright apples, cider. Nice acidity. Not as much complexity as I was hoping for. — a month ago

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Domaines des Marnes Blanches

Les Molates Côtes du Jura Savagnin 2023

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

Electric 🫯 — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Domaine du Haut des Terres Blanches

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1998

Phenomenal wine. Auction wine. Found at a small restaurant hole in a wall. A little lucky but absolutely delicious — 5 months ago

Domaine Gueneau

Les Terres Blanches Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Pale lemon color, with aromas of citrus and flinty stone fruits, aged 8 months in stainless on its lees. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and peach with floral notes and slight herb spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with citrus and stony mineral spice. Nice! — 8 months ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos Romans Saumur Chenin Blanc 2017

Lyle Fass
9.5

Chenin in Riesling clothes. Weightless, huge acidity and a long ass finish. — a year ago

Daniel, jesus and 8 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2021

Apparently this translates to “up all night” or something heeeeeyyyyy — 2 years ago

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