Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Spectacular showing and considerably more open than my last bottle, needing only around 30–35 minutes to fully come alive. Extraordinary mousse, incredibly fine and integrated, with deep yeast, intense salinity and gorgeous freshness. The palate is dense, sappy and energetic, with superb acidity, seamless texture and an extraordinarily long saline, yeasty finish. Completely harmonious and one of the finest showings I’ve had from this wine. — 21 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Whoa.

Nose: dense. Rich. Some oxidation.

Palate: massive. Bright. Caramel.

Fass selections — 8 months ago

Ming L

9.2

From 4 lieux-dits in Meursault, aged in barrel for 12 months, 20% new, and in concrete eggs for 8 months.

This Meursault is radiant and expressive in the stellar ‘22 vintage. Aromas of yellow peach, baked apple, and a hint of hazelnut. Broad palate with creamy texture balanced by a fresh, citric line. Good depth and long finish. A charming Meursault with finesse. — 10 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Love these still Pinots from Champagne. Nose has crunchy berry and cherry fruit. There is a lipstick like intensity to the wonderfully pure and pointed fruit. Mostly mid season cherries also some roses and lovely chalky background. Palate is vibrant and energetic with terrific clarity and energy and oodles of cherries. Super juicy with such great fruit and a charming rusticity. Interesting flinty and smokey aroma now peeking through. Lovely depth and tannins and such nice acidity. Terrific but I surmise more will come out with air. As it aired it got more texture and deep and so so supple. Wonderful. — 2 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.1

Because Wednesday — 4 years ago

Kim watt

9.8

2018 green apple, lemon and slight stone. Very nice. — 4 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

New tete de cuvee from Caillez Lemaire and their new highest end bottling. And it is STUNNING. The nose jumps out of the glass with all types of screaming minerals and wet earth. Spice. Green apple. Endless complexity. Sickness. It’s wafting and so so aromatic. Super yeasty. A nose that is dripping with character. Herbs as well. So so deep. Just an insane nose. 9.6. Only open 5-8 minutes and it’s changed 5-6 times. Sickness. Virginia was “hoping” I would like it. I wish I could be even as half as humble as her! Wow. That palate has flavor! Flava in my ear as the acid gets to my ear. RIP Craig Mack. Anyway this is bananas. Amazing sap and power. So sappy. Concentrated and so pure. Painfully intense. Wow, huge spice on the finish. So fresh and precise and wow is this long. What palate presence. Nose gets tons of saline and iodine and the palate develops a mineral sweetness that is stunning. Wow. This is sick. The palate presence of great BDB cannot be denied. A masterpiece. — 5 years ago

Zach D

9.4

Fantastically pure fruit. Slight rose color, plum, tart cranberry, strawberry, not much autolytic character, but pretty complex otherwise. One of my favorite producers. — a month ago

Shay A

9.3

Last bottle of this. I’d love to acquire some more as these were really enjoyable and totally in my wheelhouse stylistically speaking.

I didn’t catch the disgorgement data on this bottle, but I believe it’s around half Pinot noir, followed by near half split of Chardonnay and Pinot meunier. 5g/l dosage; first fermentation in wood; around 6yrs on lees

Beautiful yellow-gold in the glass. Aromatics of white peach, lightly roasted nuts, and toasted scones. Wonderful texture on the palate (thanks to the well-integrated use of oak and dosage) with great mousse…definitely better closer to cellar temp than ice cold (and in a proper glass, not a flute). Golden raspberries, honeyed tropical fruits, lemon cream, slightly nutty. Carries the 5g perfectly…it feels like no more or no less is needed. Lovely depth and finish.

If you enjoy producers like Bereche and EO, this is a champagne worth exploring. Long lees aging + fair use of oak + ripe fruit makes for a wonderful wine. — 8 months ago

JKT

9.2

Pure pleasure held firmly in place with big backbone — a year ago

Myles Keyt

9.0

The 2012 Fernand & Laurent Pillot Pommard Les Charmots Premier Cru is a truly captivating wine. With its deep ruby color and medium body, it exudes elegance from the very first glance. The fine lace tannins gracefully caress the palate, adding a touch of sophistication to this exquisite offering.

Upon nosing the wine, one is immediately greeted by a bouquet that is nothing short of enchanting. Plum and blackcurrant aromas intertwine with delicate notes of violet, cedar, and vanilla, creating a symphony of scents. Undertones of toasted coconut further enhance the aromatic profile, inviting the senses on a delightful journey.

On the palate, this wine shines with remarkable freshness and vibrant acidity. The blackcurrant flavors take center stage, accompanied by a subtle hint of white pepper that adds a touch of spice. The wine culminates in a captivating finish that leaves a lasting impression.

Overall, the 2012 Fernand & Laurent Pillot Pommard Les Charmots Premier Cru is a beautiful wine that provides an exceptional drinking experience. It is particularly remarkable as a first introduction to Pommard wines, showcasing the essence of this renowned appellation. With its superb balance and complexity, this wine is truly enjoyable and deserving of a rating of 95. It is undoubtedly a wine that one would gladly revisit time and time again. — 3 years ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Excellent value nonvintage blend. Everything you want - some yeast, some nice apple-y sour fruit, some great acid and completeness. Bubbles slightly pronounced. Nice. — 5 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.1

This is a good sipper and good with food. Enjoyable. WF — 6 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.4

Pale colour, hints of green.
This seems still quite young, fresh and very energetic. Lemon, green apple, white peach and chamomille, dusted with some spice and minerality. Terrific! — 4 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

Ok. This is just fucking delicious.

N: brioche and yellow flowers.

P: delicious yellow fruit. Some minerals.

Fass selections — 6 months ago

Raun Kupiec

9.1

Another 2 years on from the previous bottle. Slightly hint of matchstick, crisp yet creamy mouthfeel, very very light hint of vanilla. Overall impression is of freshness and lemon. — 9 months ago

with Eli and Barbara

Pooneet K

9.2

Nice older champagne. Quite leesy with very refined and soft bubbles. Rather vinous, in a nice way, with great round acid on the finish. Definitely one to drink up now vs wait any longer! — a year ago

Amy Bailey

10

Wow. This is a delicious sparkling wine. It's Pinot Meunier and it's delightful. We chose this as the in the limo, toast before we say "I Do" wine. The fact sheet reports that the Pinot Meunier grapes are manually harvested from a 35-yo vineyard in Champagne, FR. It's produced using a slow 16° alcoholic fermentation, without malolactic fermentation, filtering, and clarification, then it spends 4 years in the cellars. They also use thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. All of this contributes to a not-overly bready/cakey taste, which I do not generally like. This is a really special wine that I can't wait to celebrate with! — 4 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.0

Bees wax, nectarine, pear, jasmine. Medium viscosity, round cleansing finish. WF — 4 years ago

Amy Yan

9.3

Fab Pommard (2016). Goes well with fusilli, bone marrow and octopus. — 5 years ago