Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Beautifully expressive Cabernet Franc nose of red currant, sour cherry, cassis, moss, lavender, thyme and an enormous amount of rosemary. The palate initially offers glorious, creamy red fruit, excellent purity, freshness and ripe, melting tannins, with remarkable precision for 2018. That first open-bottle preview is seductive, but air brings a firmer, chewier and more tannic structure, while a small alcoholic seam becomes increasingly pronounced. Still juicy, vibrant and unmistakably Cabernet Franc, but less seamless than the opening suggested.

Day two is the better showing. The nose is deeper, with more cassis and the same nervous herbal energy. The palate has rounded out, gaining a touch of opulence and a gorgeous creamy texture, while the alcohol has largely integrated and the balance is now excellent. Beautiful wine. — 8 days ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.3

Very light yellow robe, nose of litchi, citrus and hints of butter. Very long in the mouth, complex, elegant, good balance of body and acidity and great finish. This is fantastic now but might improve still with some more bottle time: — 9 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

Pooneet K

9.2

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

Jae Cho

9.1

Black currants and tart plum with great acid that unfurls the pencil lead silky texture down the center. Generous nose that evolves continually, that at first seems deceptively simple. — 5 years ago

Andrew Mueller

8.9

Smooth, light red very satisfying with a simple meat and potatoes meal. — 6 years ago

Joseph Gannon

9.3

Blanc de blanc: out "new house" celebration wine, great stuff — 7 years ago

with Brooke

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Precheval troigoss — 2 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.1

Well done. — 4 months ago

Damien

9.2

Sweet liquor with strong grape aroma — a year ago

Steve Ess

10

I don’t even remember — 3 years ago

Valerie Finley

9.4

Peaches and Meyer lemon. Clean, fresh and crisp. Really elegant wine! Very balanced and nice amount of acid. — 5 years ago

Thomas Metcalf

9.2

Light yet remarkably flavourful. Price point gives it some extra love from me. — 6 years ago

Steven Moir

9.2

Simple, satisfying. — 7 years ago

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. — 2 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut. — 5 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

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

Tracy Hall

9.3

Cinnamon, cedar, roasted spicy winter squash with maple syrup. (Would be an excellent paring) Red fruits Smooth. Light Tannins your choice to decant. Slight Brett in a good way. TBL
Short on the finish — 4 years ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Bright beautiful acidity and great fruit forward burst of berries. Had some good light funk. Really nice — 5 years ago

Andrew Mueller

9.1

Has a soft, citrus and butter taste pleasing to the back of the tongue. Great for a leisurely drink. — 7 years ago

N O

9.8

tasty light crisp bubbly delicious — 7 years ago