Duval & Blanchet

Francis Blanchet

Vieilles Vignes Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Flint, pear, and green apple. Crisp and bright. Not a ton on the nose but lovely on the palate. — 7 days ago

John Duval Wines

Concilio Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz 2022

Ripe, fruit forward, cherry and berry aromas and flavors nicely framed in oak (but not overly oaky), solid structure and good acid, long finish, very fine!! — 4 months ago

Jim Powers
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Duval-Leroy

Cuvée Millésime Prestige Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay 2006

Popped and poured; enjoyed over dinner at Yoshitomo. The 2006 continues to show well, pouring a lovely straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of apples, yellow tropical fruits, lemon curd, brioche, and nuts. On the palate, the wine is dry and the dosage brings balance with the acid, which is high. The finish is medium+. So lovely to drink right now and this could be said for a lot of 2006’s at the moment. Drink now through 2036. Disgorged in 2018 if I can read the code correctly. — a month ago

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John Duval Wines

Plexus Shiraz Blend

One of my favorite GSM blends. Gloriously rich and spicy. Still years of life left. — 9 months ago

Duval-Leroy

Femme de Champagne Brut Champagne Blend 1996

Drinking well. Slightly sherry / honey but less than you’d expect for the age. Solid bubble but lacks the complexity of its pairing — 2 years ago

Francis Blanchet

Cuvée Silice Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage unknown, 2021 entered below. Our first Loire S b. Loved it. Couldn’t detect any “fume”. Will try a Sancerre next to compare. At WA Frost w W & friends. — 2 months ago

Duval-Leroy

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

The Duval-Leroy Brut Réserve Champagne displays precise aromas of yellow apple, fresh lemon, brioche and roasted almonds. Medium to full-bodied with firm acidity and a long finish, this is a very crisp and lively Champagne. Drink now. — 2 years ago

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