Duval & Blanchet

John Duval Wines

Plexus Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend 2010

Rich and full bodied. I decanted it for 4 hours and it was a lot better than the last bottle. Amazing structure after 16 years. Would get more in the future. Nutty and spicy. — 3 months ago

Duval-Leroy

Femme de Champagne Grand Cru Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Good, but not my favorite. Very different from the Ruinart we had before. Much darker in color and significantly more tannins. — 10 months ago

Duval-Leroy

Cuvée Réserve Brut Chardonnay Blend

Выпито 22.02.26 дома 0.375 с Ирой по возвращении из России. Легкое достойное шардоне. — 3 months ago

Duval-Leroy

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Don & Margaret's 50th Anniv bottle — 5 months ago

John Duval Wines

Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

A perfect balance between oak and fruit (blackberry) from this Barossa Shiraz. Great winemaking from John Duval who has quite the CV. John was Chief Winemaker at Penfolds from 1986 until 2002 being only the 3rd custodian of Penfolds Grange after Max Schubert (creator of Grange) and Don Ditter. In 2020 this wine received Shiraz of the Year and 99 points from the James Halliday Wine Companion. The product of old vines in the Barossa. Luscious but in balance and overall - delicious. — 7 months ago

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Somm David T

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John is a very nice guy and an excellent Winemaker. Tasted with him at Taste of Barossa in 2018.

Francis Blanchet

Cuvée Silice Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Lots of green apple on the palate with a bit of mineral (limestone). February 2026. — 3 months ago

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Duval-Leroy

Femme de Champagne Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Two extra hours in the Air France La Premiere lounge? Sure…more champagne please! — 4 months ago

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Gilles Blanchet

Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Clear straw color. Aromas of citrus, flint and orange blossoms. Bright Chardonnay, lemon on the palate, minerals and smooth finish. Superb! — 8 months ago

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John Duval Wines

Concilio Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz 2021

All Grenache (no Shiraz). And delicious. Really finds the sweet spot between ponderous, massive global-warming CDP and those people trying to do light picnic Grenache that should be chilled like fruit punch. Nose has kirsch and raspberry ooze, along with dank minerality. Nice flavor intensity in the mouth, but with little flab. Rich fruit quickly turns savory. Nice length and the balance between acids and tannins is well-struck. Should have gotten more. — 2 years ago

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Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

I have been very impressed with how Barossa is embracing Grenache and creating some amazingly flavorful fresh, medium bodied wines.