Franck Chavy

Franck Balthazar

Cuvée Casimir Balthazar Sans Soufre Cornas Syrah 2022

Violet, blackberry, licorice, and cedar. Lighter than I expected given how dark it is. — 6 days ago

Domaine Chavy-Chouet

Les Femelottes Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2021

Very bright and fresh and crisp with a long finish — 8 months ago

Franck Balthazar

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2015

Shay A
9.4

Since I sadly can’t buy a bunch of TAllemand Chaillot (or even more unfortunately, Reynard), this producer’s expression is one I’ve been waiting to try. Only recently found out he is Noël Verset’s nephew (which certainly helped in getting those old vines from Chaillot!)

Double decanted for an hour before consuming the first half from the bottle the following few hours. Gorgeous translucent red-purple in the glass. Aromatics are bright and expressive…potpurri, black pepper, dark berry fruits, and whole cluster/stems. The palate is crunchy and energetic with peppered blackberries, herbaceous whole-cluster spice, and savory minerals. Lingering finish with big grip. It presents as a “big” cool climate Syrah (if that makes sense), not a burly rustic Cornas. Absolutely delicious.

Second half was consumed the following day and the finish was a bit more finesse driven with all the flavors in balance. Drink now with a couple hours of air or hold a few more years. Now to try the Sans Soufre…
— 10 months ago

Scott@Mister, Jan and 23 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Fantastic review Thx.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Awesome!!

Franck Peillot

Brut Bugey Montagnieu White Blend

Hello old friend. Always so good! And at a time when wine prices feel like they’ve exploded, has remained reasonably priced — 5 months ago

LM, Kamall and 2 others liked this

Domaine Chavy-Chouet

Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

Cheers 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻 — 10 months ago

Tom, Jose and 11 others liked this

Domaine Alain Chavy

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2021

Crisp white Burgundy served with shrimp cocktail at Dowling’s Restaurant in the Carlyle Hotel, NYC — 2 years ago

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Domaine Chavy-Chouet

Les Champs-Gain Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2020

Mineral, lemon oil, touch of oak; structured. Needs time. — 3 years ago

Alsu Shakirova
with Alsu
Jonathan, Ira and 16 others liked this

Franck Bonville

Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Millésimé Chardonnay 2016

Millésime 2016, Grand Gru | Disgorgement: Jul-24, Dosage: 2 g/l (Extra Brut) | ABV: 12.5% — 8 months ago

Shay and Rob liked this

Domaine Chavy-Chouet

Les Casses-Têtes Meursault Chardonnay 2022

Lyle Fass
9.6

Palate is so juicy and like icing on a cake. Gorgeous purity and depth and so clean. Wow. Nose of mineral and beeswax, butter and some grilled nuts. Wonderful rich texture and just the right amount of chewy. Dense and packed but so sleek and refined. The purity is stunning. Aromas of wet earth now and sweet oak. What energy and brilliance on the palate. — 8 months ago

Dick, Jay and 11 others liked this

Domaine Chavy-Chouet

Les Narvaux Meursault Chardonnay 2020

Lyle Fass
9.5

Nose is so mineral. Lemony and buttery. But it’s overwhelmingly mineral and scene in the forest. Palate is racy and ripe but has terrific acidity, freshness and cut. Long finish. Juicy and so pure. Really awesome stuff. Wow as this opens the e berg is palpable and the complexity is off the charts. So good. Nice richness on the palate now with a few hours of air. — 2 years ago

Daniel, Severn and 9 others liked this
ESF

ESF

Always loved this wine