Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.8

Astonishing right out of the bottle. Gorgeous Northern Rhône nose of green and black olive, granite, blackberry, red currant and wild Syrah perfume. But the story is the tannins. My God. The refinement here is insane: molten, elegant, seamless tannins that melt across the palate with ridiculous class. So drinkable, so pure, so balanced, with deep fruit, granitic freshness and a long, graceful finish. This is my favorite Saint-Joseph, and it is drinking beautifully already. — 13 days ago

Chris Grimm

9.3

Medium bodied, great acidity, good tannins. Black raspberry, smoke, and a hint of bell pepper. — 5 years ago

Nate Miles

9.1

Classic northern Rhone Syrah. Meaty, feral but still light on its feet. No as deep as the best, but a satisfying step below, especially for the price. — 9 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne. Complex granitic nose with terrific purity. Great freshness, so juicy and clean, electric and engaging. Excellent. — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Very aromatic and wonderfully drinkable. True vin de soif, but with real richness and texture. Juicy and luscious, with freshness from acidity and granite. So easy to love. — a month ago

David Valenti

9.1

As good as last time. I confirm. And there's pepper. Very herbal. Somewhere at the top of my list. — 7 years ago

Darren Guillaume

9.3

This 2012 is 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne has an excellent presentation with a nice finish. The Domaine Blachon is slightly more complex, but this would be the novice wine drinkers favorite of the two. — 11 years ago

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Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Gorgeous nose, huge fruit, blood, violets, meat, and a hint of mint. Gorgeous and pure, with amazing drinkability and unreal purity. One of the best VDF wines I’ve ever tasted. — a month ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Gorgeous clay-like nose. Juicy and dense, with insane tannin management, gorgeous granite, acidity, velvet texture, freshness and unreal energy. So, so sick. — a month ago

Michael Morris

Wine Director The Park Café

9.0

Very solid. Very accurate. Definitely ripe vintage — 9 years ago

Jordan Gianelli

9.1

Just what the doctor ordered. The aromas alone make this a winner. Savory aged meats dusted in peppercorns and herbs. Palate is medium and finish isn't the wines strength, but the aromatics are the real deal. — 10 years ago