Jean Demont

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014

Wine of the night and more. An incredible example of how good Morgon can be. Complexity, length, structure, and the rest. — 9 days ago

Sarah Bignami
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Clos Saint Jean

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Always a good one. Not sure I could distinguish from the ‘19 I had several weeks back - same voluptuous fruit, slightly wooden finish - could definitely use a few more years - this young it’s a little too fruit forward/unsubtle — 19 hours ago

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Jean-Marc Brocard

Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis Chardonnay 2021

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of honey and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with lemon citrus and mineral character. Good now! — a month ago

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Jean-Marc Burgaud

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2013

Deep ruby, medium opacity, nice tannins and red fruit including tart cherries and flowers, great morgon gamay — a month ago

Jean Foillard

"Cuvée Corcelette" Morgon Gamay 2014

Fruit dominant, not much length. Perhaps a bit exposed, but still very drinkable. — 9 days ago

Sarah Bignami
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Doug, Rob and 10 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2001

It’s been a couple of years since I last encountered the 2001 vintage of Chave’s Hermitage. That bottle was a library release from the domaine and so is this example. Splash decanted directly before service. The 2001 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and a total umami bomb: Koji beef broth, dried and baked brambles, dried purple flowers, black pepper, Kalamata olive, organic and inorganic earth along with fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Looking back on my notes from 2024, there’s a common theme: the 2001 is all about dat bass. Drink now with some patience and through 2041. — 7 hours ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018

Unreal. Still so young but drinking beautiful. — 22 days ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 1989

Shows as though it’s maybe 10 years old, white stonefruits, floral, medium viscous on the palate, finish goes on a long way, amazing and stunning wine!! — 7 days ago

Jim Powers
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ESF

ESF

89/90 in one night is crazy town
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@ESF, purchased both Chavez on release, and I *think* they are last bottles I have, but hopefully I’ll discover a few more. Chave was still relatively affordable in those days for mere mortals like myself.
ESF

ESF

great purchase & great patience - 👍

Jean Vesselle

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Delightful. Not too citrusy, not too apply, it’s Goldilocks — 11 days ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2012

2012 post inventory- perfect — 23 days ago

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