Jean De James
Jean Foillard
Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.
Jean Foillard
Morgon Gamay 2019
Smells like burgundy and offers tart cherries and raspberry with a spicy note. pretty long. Really nice! — a month ago
Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne
Saint-Joseph Syrah 2019
2019 vintage. As rustic as ever. Blood. Earth. Plum. Stems. Heavy body. A step or two above a solid workhorse but not flighty. Tremendous punch. Could be wrong but think this producer only does Saint Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage and both are great QPR. 10.30.24. — 9 days ago
Domaine Jean Grivot
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2020
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is well-defined on the nose with joyful brambly red fruit laced with crushed stone, certainly one of the more mineral-driven wines from the famed closed wall. There is an almost crystalline quality here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sense of strictness, fresh and quite sapid, not powerful yet taut, and has a finish that makes you want another sip. This is a 2020 that surpassed expectations. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— 9 days ago
Clos Saint Jean
Deus Ex Machina Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
The color still looks good on this one but I’d like a bit more punch. It’s a bit on the soft side. Not over the edge but these need to be drunk. — a month ago
Saxum Vineyards
Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache 2013
Exceptional blend. Mostly Syrah but the Grenache shines. Bold red with great depth. Lovely floral nose of violets and berries. Big winner tonight. — 7 days ago
Jean Foillard
Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2022
Beautiful Gamay. Having this in NOLA with French/Cajun food. Fantastic. Very well balanced. — 6 days ago
Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)
Les Clos Cuvée Vielles Vignes Fleurie Gamay 2022
Good fruit, smooth tannins….this wine is drinking well and has some life left — 6 days ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
What a pair w/ Crostini, Chervil Sheep Cheese & Duck Confit. 👌
Dark, juicy, lush to mid fruit core, dark cherries, strawberries, hues of blueberries, raspberries, limestone, softened granitic earth, deeper red cola, black & red licorice, baseball card bubble gum, understated fresh herbs, dark, rich, sweet earth, hints of maple syrup, tree bark w/ sap, dark & red florals for days, excellent, round acidity and a well made, balanced, relaxed tension, polished, lush finish that lasts 90 seconds. Delicious.
This is better than some premier cru red burgundies for far less $.
Absolutely one of the top three producers of Grand Cru Gamay. — 14 days ago