Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

First wine back after a nasty flu. Nose is grapey, spicey and very deep. Love the gout de terroir here. Cranberry bog and just ripe blackberries. Really punchy aromas. Palate is juicy and clean but seems closed a bit as the finish is chipped. But very fresh and pure. Let’s see if it fleshes out. Juicy, sapid and nimble with very chalky tannins. Picks up some finesse as it airs but still remains charmingly rustic. — 16 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

Another lovely wine from Berthaut Gerbet. — a year ago

John Tan

9.0

WM. Beautiful bouquet. Amer and saline. Lively. Slightly more serious summer wine. — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Paulée Dinner; 6 February 2022 at Hooked Market & Kitchen, Latham, NY — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

This is the “Le Hameau” bottling which was launched (along with “Les Plantes” and “Le Plateau”) in 2019. Le Hameau isolates a unique expression of their holdings, approximately 20 acres of vineyards planted to almost half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Merlot. What’s particularly conspicuous about Le Hameau is the élevage: most of it is aged in amphorae with the remaining, almost a third, on French Oak. The results are delicious.

Opened and decanted about 90min prior to service. The 2020 “Le Hameau” pours a deep purple/ruby color with an impenetrable core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, plum, Morello cherry, grilled fennel, savory notes of thyme and soft baking spice. On the palate, the wine is dry and medium+ across the board. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish lasts forever and it’s right here where you encounter the silky elegance of Margaux. Make no mistake, this is a powerful wine and yet, there is impeccable balance of fruit and non-fruits. Enjoy a bottle now to experience its exuberant youth but I expect a very long life; 2050+. — 2 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

A fairly light, very delicious 1er Chambolle with fruit from Les Plantes, Les Haut Doix and Les Chabiots. — 2 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Exotic, cab franc with 15% Chenin. Bright acidity. — 3 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.3

Still a little closed, needs some time or significant air but tremendous purity and whole cluster structure, red fruit driven with rose petals, wet earth and leaves, a touch of smoke and stony limestone character aplenty — 9 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Noticeably darker fruited and more deeply pitched than the Plantes Aux Bois. Tart red berries, black plums and soil tones, delicious right now. — 9 months ago

Mark Eastom

8.9

Apple, lees, crushed rocks, lemon curd, round mouthfeel and great acid. — 3 years ago