Domaine St. Francois Xavier

René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

St. Joseph Syrah 2017

I would give this more time. Consistent with my prior notes — 6 months ago

Jan, Martin and 5 others liked this

Jean Francois Jacouton

Chemin de Sainte-Epine Saint-Joseph Syrah 2017

Lyle Fass
9.4

Nose is so seductive. Wow. Violets. Meat, dark berry fruit. Unreal granite and just so expressive. I’m thrilled how great this is. Stunning. Raspberry spice cake. Just sick. 9.6 nose. Smells like God’s Jelly Donut. Palate is juicy, precise and lean. Wow is this slathered with minerals, but seems a bit closed initially. But man is poised, concentrated and slathered with gorgeous minerals. Long floral/berry infused finish. Let’s see how this develops but so fine now. — 2 years ago

Daniel, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Xavier Gerard

Le Blanchard Saint Joseph Syrah 2017

This was very tasty — 8 months ago

Severn and Ira liked this

René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

St. Joseph Blanc White Rhone Blend 2019

Consistent with previous—reliably excellent rhone white — 2 years ago

Vanessa, Ira and 8 others liked this

Couvent des Jacobins

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 1961

1961 vintage. Delicious at 61 years old. This estate remains under the radar of many wine critics, but the wines are extremely reliable and ageworthy and they show an understated class that is totally in line with the personality of owner Xavier Jean. — 2 years ago

Andrew liked this

Jean-François Malsert

Lou Taissou Saint Joseph Syrah 2020

Jan A
9.2

Already developed into drinking window. Sometimes you have these wines that do not tip the high rating scales, not overly complex, layered or standout elements. No, this is just really well balanced and giving a lot of pleasure and easy drinking.

Funny fact: This cuvee name means badger in Occitan, a wink at the animal who eats Jean-Francois' grapes.. 🦡
— 5 months ago

Ira, Tom and 8 others liked this

Jean Francois Jacouton

Saint-Joseph Blanc Souvenirs d'André 2019

Lyle Fass
9.2

Dinner white. Nose has granite and gras. Some exotic fruits and so vivid. Hint of reduction. Palate is so engaging. Granitic intensity, so pure and clean and just shimmering. Simple but so well made. Maybe some complexity will develop with air. Solid 9.2 for now. — 2 years ago

Erik, Michael and 6 others liked this

Domaine Francois-Xavier Borie

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

Oak, traditional Bordeaux. Oak and Leather. 10 years, rounded , good to drink. Matured black currant, cherry etc. 2013 @1800(300/G), T Enoteca, 230225 — 2 years ago