Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Expression de Granite Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2009

9.0

Pretty sure we tasted Guy Bossard’s 2009s in barrel in January of 2011, we were WAY late for our appointment that day (drove 90 minutes in the morning from our B&B near Chinon, started at Luneau-Papin, then lunch (which took seemingly forever), which in turn made us late for our visit to Marc Ollivier at Domaine de La Pepiere. After a great (albeit long) visit with Marc, he was then kind enough to call Guy for us to tell him the 3 idiot Americans who were his 4:00 pm appointment would hopefully make it by 5:00-5:30 pm. Guy was nothing if forgiving and gracious, he had a young Dutch gentleman there when we arrived, Fred Niger, who we found out later was in negotiations to buy Domaine de l’Ecu from Guy, which DID happen (and Fred and his wife still own the estate). Domaine de l’Ecu had already been biodynamic for some time (and remains so), and was maybe the first of the Muscadet producers to do so (???). This wine, the top end Granite cuvée, is still quite alive, but it’s time to drink up. Fun times wine tasting in Muscadet in January of 2011!!! — 15 days ago

with Jim

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Tom Casagrande

Great story!

Dave

Now YOU'VE lived an interesting life! I live vicariously through your wine adventure stories. 😊

Zach D

What a fantastic story.

Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2022

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of fresh apple, apricot and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and spice. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with citrus fruit and chalky mineral character. — 2 months ago

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Guy Breton

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay

Douglas Braun

9.2

2022 - Vintage- wild fruit, earth and spice , nicely done — 4 months ago

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Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils

Vieilles Vignes Chassagne-Montrachet Chardonnay 2022

Michael Fiur

Veya 03.21.2026 Lucas sommelier — 4 months ago

Guy Breton

P'tit Max Morgon Gamay 2018

Pooneet K

9.2

Very nice Beaujolais. Was quite curious how this would present given the wide variety of opinions on this wine. Aromatically quite beautiful - delicate flowers, lighter red fruit. Palate follows through nicely. Restrained at this point, and the 14% doesn’t present in any negative way. Long finish with great earthy tannins and good acid. Perfect cold night pairing with a rotisserie chicken. — 6 months ago

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Ira Schwartz

@Pooneet My experience has been underwhelming Unfortunately, I have a few bottles left. Happy that you had a positive one.

Pooneet K

@Ira Schwartz here’s hoping on the rest of your bottles!

Jay Kline

It’s been my experience that these need a lot of time to really show their best. I have never tried the 2018 vintage though.

Arnaud Ente

Clos des Ambres Meursault Chardonnay 2020

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

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Meursault Chardonnay 2012

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

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Les Petits Charrons Meursault Chardonnay

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

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Les Santenots du Milieu Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 1996

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

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Guy Farge

Terroir de Granit St. Joseph Syrah 2019

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Deep and feral. Blood and granite all over the nose, along with cracked black peppercorns and dry aged beef. Pretty large-framed for a Saint Joe on the palate. Savory, iron and granite. Still some tannin to shed. I’d thought this would be further along than it is, but it’s got promises to keep and miles to go before it sleeps. — 4 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

@Tegan Marriott - His name is Bandol. All my dogs since ‘83 have been named after wine. Nebbiolo, PN, Zinny, and now Bandol. He’s a rescue. The DNA report says he’s 31% Dachshund, 25% Pit Bull, and a bunch of other stuff. He’s a sweetie!