Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Stunning as usual. Nose is dense almost like a pastry aromatic texture if that makes sense. Gorgeous green apple and some pear and huge minerals but you smell the opulence of 2022. Lots of brown sugar as well. Rich, energetic and just full of fruit. Huge fruit which is just brilliant here. So complex and concentrated with the fruit veering more towards fruit skin. Exquisite balance and drop dead purity. Wow this is clean. Stunning inner mouth aromas. Chewy and dense unreal depth. Finish leans saline and the juiciness keeps pumping the fruit skin, little bit of fruit flesh and unreal length that also has tiny accents of spice. Brilliant. What a finish. Lingers like a bad zit. I love 22, has all the opulence, but also all the minerality and all the energy. Brilliant. Ah wow, after 6+ hours open this is a delight. It’s so filigreed and elegant with sweet minerals and so much juiciness backed by the most unreal precision ever. — 17 days ago

Steve Anderson

9.2

Dinner with Elise Gaillard and family at their home. Still going strong. — 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

White and yellow florals. On the palate there are ripe citrus flavours. Delicate with a piercing intensity, if that makes sense - just the right amount of oak influence. At 10 years this white burgundy still has tension but overall a lean impression - a few years left in the cellar - I have one left. Points off for a ridiculously heavy and large bottle. I had to store it in my magnum storage. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Saint-Joseph 2018 – Northern Rhône, France 🇫🇷
A bold, complex expression of 100% Syrah from a vintage that gifted power, structure, and finesse. The V.2018 shows off the Northern Rhône’s savory elegance with a well-knit depth that speaks of place and patience.

Aromas open with an inky burst of blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry, followed by savory black pepper, nutmeg, and hints of honeysuckle and dried herbs. Deep and inviting, with layers that continue to evolve in the glass.

On the palate, expect a symphony of smoked meat, tapenade, and roasted herbs de Provence. There’s a velvety interplay of dark chocolate, licorice, and a touch of oak. Earthy yet polished, with that unmistakable Rhône grip.

Mouthfeel overall: Full-bodied and structured, with round, supple tannins and great tension between ripe black fruit and savory complexity. Black tea, bay leaf, and meaty notes add intrigue and a lasting, soulful finish.

A wine with serious aging potential, ready to drink it now with a decant or cellar for 10+ years to let the tertiary charm fully unfurl. A standout for Rhône lovers.

Pair with roasted lamb, duck confit, or aged cheeses. Santé!
— 2 days ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Bright and light and fresh. Salinity and hints of lime with rich and lovely clarity. Excellent — a month ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Boda san miguel allende gomez it con lalo o magnum — 3 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Just a great btl, good energy, fresh showing rich lemon, citrus, pear fruit with saline, floral, wet stone & white flower — 7 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Elegant & floral showing red berry, cherry, licorice, sweet on the palate with violet & tobacco leaf — 18 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This had rich notes of lemon curd, apple, pear with stony mineral, chalk, flint, saline & floral. Beautiful wine! — 2 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Tart apple, strawberry, full flavors, long finish. Masterful. — 3 months ago