Jérome Paris

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 1973

This won the Judgment of Paris. Still balanced and some elegant fruit — a month ago

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Domaine Vincent Paris

Granit 30 Cornas Syrah 2019

Musk, Holly berries and bramble, pine needles, iron, velvet, driftwood, hints of coffee and bold red meat. There’s berries in there, red, lush, ripe and dark, but it’s so well integrated into the perfume (and it is perfume) that it’s impossible to separate them. Like a thin spread of preserves and dank basement. Palate has that lean nature of Syrah, between medium and light bodied, tannins present, but molded well into the palate, not ostentatious. Lush, silky dark red and black fruits roll forth, along with some charcoal, graphite, blood, and iron. — 3 months ago

Tiva Feltman
with Tiva

Domaine Vincent Paris

Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2023

This 2023 is an affordable “ Brother” of the northern Rhône. All about light bodied freshness and nuance, hints at it s big brothers in Crozes Hermitage. Will be a delightful picnic wine as the warmer weather arrives. Under $20 a bottle. — a year ago

Domaine Vincent Paris

Les Côtes Saint-Joseph Syrah 2022

Almost effervescent with acidity, bright, with tart cherries, the funk and slight brine of olives, and a pleasant mid-mouth weight. — 2 months ago

Jérome Coessens

Largillier Lieu-dit Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Really enjoyed. Quite vinous while giving you everything you’d want in a relatively entry level champagne - but much more interesting than it needs to be. — 4 months ago

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Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 7 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, all true, he took us to Domaine Chamonard (we were so cold tasting there that our teeth were literally chattering), also Lapalu and Janin in Beaujolais, always in his own cellars, and we’d spend a day at the Marche aux Vins in Ampuis!! In addition to making fabulous wines himself, Eric was so generous with his knowledge and connections, Lenoir in Chinon being another one!!
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@Doug Powers I know it’s all true. Some of the wine folks I hang out with are close to him and every time he would visit NYC they would have dinners with him. 

Domaine Vincent Paris

La Geynale Cornas Syrah 2010

Très belle bouteille mais moins parfaite que la g60fu même millesime deguste il y a qqs semaines — 2 months ago

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Domaine Vincent Paris

Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes Cornas Syrah 2023

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

A killer Cornas. Needs a lot more time. — 5 months ago

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Diane de Belgrave

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Final meal in Paris. I had read about Anthony Bourdain liking this place because of its simplicity and perfectly cooked meat. (Apparently one of his favorites in Paris). Great meal to close our week in Paris, especially if you like fire grilled meat as much as we do.

The Diane de Belgrade was a textbook Bordeaux. I liked it even more after a bit of time in the glass. This wine is also a reminder that even simple bottles can be amazing. @Robert et Louise in Le Marais.
— 3 years ago

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Great story!
Deborah M

Deborah M

Thanks @Severn Goodwin I’m still thinking about that steak!!
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As you should! A well executed steak grabs your mind and doesn't let go until you find the next best version.