Domaine Guy Mousset

Les Garrigues Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2021

9.1

Satisfying southern Rhone. Deep wafts of dark berry fruit and garrigue / roasted herbs. Deep, soft, and savory. — 19 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, is there a particular “village” in the Côtes du Rhône somewhere on the label?? I always thought (but hopelessly old and with a failing memory) that to bear the CdRV AOC, there had to be an identified village?!?!

Tom Casagrande

@Doug Powers - Nope. My understanding is that if it’s from one particular village within the CDRV limits they have the right to do so, but not required. And multi village blends within the limits would be just CDRV.

Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo e Figli

The Piedmont Guy Arneis 2023

Pippa

9.4

Crisp, very peachy, a little floral . Maybe white peach or mimosa? Nice acid but balanced. — 3 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. — 5 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.

Gilles Robin

Cuvée Albéric Bouvet Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2017

Victor Aul

9.0

My style of wine. Good mouth feel with black licorice but not overwhelming. Nice ripe fruit, a touch of spice. — 9 months ago

Château Vieux Robin

Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.3

Great cork & freshness, needs air to fully evaluate,
K&L notes as follows

This property was a Bill Blatch favorite-and as usual I have never visited the property which is located in Begadan. Château Vieux Robin is a family owned Cru Bourgeois estate located in Begadan at the far north of the Médoc. 5th generation owners Maryse and Didier Robin have made huge strides in terms of quality since they took over in 1988. Didier Robin, who learnt his trade at Château Clarke, is a skilled winemaker and now produces 4 different cuvées of ascending quality.There are only 18 hectares of vines and Vieux Robin is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Old school Bordeaux with 12% alcohol. Over 20 years old and still lively and fresh. No fancy oak here-just good Merlot and Cabernet.
Drink from 2021 to 2025 — 4 years ago

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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Trying to drink these old ones to fit the Austin Hope cases @Rob Brobst III sold me

Severn G

Does Mega Purple settle out if you cellar long enough?

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

If you hold it long enough Austin Hope will be the first GELIFIED Bottle,

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. — a month ago

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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. — 3 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!

Tegan Marriott

Ahh that just brightened up my Monday!

Angelo Casagrande

Bandol is eyeing that glass of wine!

Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Nobis "Love & Grapes" Syrah 2023

Peter Sultan

8.9

A true vin de soif, 100% Syrah an outlier at least in these parts. — 7 months ago

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Guy Larmandier

Signé François Vieilles Vignes Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2021

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Rosenthal tasting. Brioche! — 9 months ago

Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Expression de Granite Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2010

Doug Powers

9.1

Heavier and seeming more evolved than the great 2010 Orthogneiss, instead of the lovely honey notes this shows mature notes, still very good acidity, but seems ready to drink, very good. As a minor sidebar, I had the same experience 3 months ago when I compared the 2009s of each, that is, the “lesser regarded” Orthogneiss outperformed the Granite, not sure why?? — 3 years ago

with Jim

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Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils

Les Vergers Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

Byron Hewett

9.3

Another producer, I love. A zippy focused CM. — 5 years ago

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Domaine de l'Ecu (Guy Bossard)

Classic Melon de Bourgogne

Brad Jensen

9.5

Wow, really tasty with a delicate nose of wet rocks, and white stone fruits. The palate is bold, with a slight salty undercurrent, a nice acidity, and slightly tart fruit flavors of cantaloupe, apricot, and slightly fizzy on the finish, petering out into a delicate minerality. Great pairing for savory chicken dishes and best drank with a light chill! — 5 years ago

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