François Villard

Mairlant Saint Joseph Syrah 2018

9.1

2nd wine served by a friend for that 40th birthday party. Superb thing. Really. Gastronomy, oaky wine. One of the biggest saint jo I have ever had — a month ago

Ira, Lies and 12 others liked this

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2020 vintage. 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Owned by the Despagne family since 1812, and the current 7th generation (François Despagne) seems to be serious about quality. This 2020 displays impressive aromatics, concentration, depth, and precision, with fresh acidity balancing the 15% abv. — a year ago

Ruud, Peter and 2 others liked this

François Villard

l'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2019

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Textbook Northern Rhone Syrah in a very affordable, drink now package. Bing cherry, currants, light and pleasantly integrated peppercorn and smoke notes, a touch of beef bouillon and soil. Medium bodied, pure textures of finely grained tannin and perfectly integrated acidity. Med+ on the finish. If you have been drinking new world syrah and are hesitant to buy in on a Cote-Rotie, Hermitage or even a Saint-Joseph, this is a nice entry point. — 3 years ago

Ira, "Odedi" and 8 others liked this

François Saint-Lô

Les Pouches Macération Chenin Blanc 2019

Oliver Seaman

9.8

Witchcraft — 2 months ago

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.. 🦡 — 9 months ago

Ira, Tom and 8 others liked this

François Saint-Lô

Hey Gamin! Gamay

Joseph Lewinski

9.5

Bright this back from Paris 2018 and opened for Christmas 2022. Wasn’t sure how this was going to age but opened as funky and delicious as I had hoped. Notes of blue cheese and fermented blueberries. Bright notes of kombucha in the taste. Natty wines can age! — 2 years ago