Jean Pla Selection

Jean Berger

Le Successeur de Berger Graves Merlot Blend 2014

Vintage 2014 | Amazing wine, from 50 Merlot 25 Cabernet Sauvignon and 25 Cabernet Franc. Italian rooftiles colour, clearly evolution. A wonderful bouquet, vanilla and tobacco but above all: finesse! Private label from Jean Berger in Roermond - one of a few Dutch winesellers that has the knowledge of raising wine to perfection and bottle in Holland. Paired with a selection of cheeses like Gruyère and parmigiana and some rillettes. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Lafouge for the win!
Tom Casagrande

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Wait . . . It’s not a Lafouge Auxey. It’s a Graves! Delectable must be hiiiiiigh! 🚭
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, well at least they got the right country. . . . 🤷🙄🤷

Jean-Claude Debeaune

Special Selection Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay

2019. Beautiful light yellow color. Light earthy aroma. Smooth and silky mouth feel. Mild tartness with pear and apricot flavors. — 2 years ago

Jean Lallement et Fils

Grand Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Popped and poured after the Gonet-Medeville BdN 1er. This is also mostly Pinot Noir however with 20% Chardonnay. Comparatively, this pours a more pale color, again with a persistent mousse. Aromas of white flowers (specifically citrus blossom), white peach, and ever so lightly toasted brioche. On the palate, white peach, pink lady apple, lemon and minerals. Good acid. Long finish. Lovely texture. This came across as a noticeably more rich, refined, and elegant Champagne and it made a beautiful pairing with my selection of Mussels Dijonnaise. Disgorged August 21, 2018
— 3 years ago

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Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian

La Chapelle de Bébian Languedoc White Blend

Beautiful blend of the best of Languedoc whites. 42% Roussanne, 40% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette & 5% Viognier. Estate bottled from grapes apparently grown on the 32 hectares of historic vineyards where multiple Roman legions were stationed to protect the vineyards of this region… for god reason. An Eric Solomon selection so it has been selected by someone with the ability to source great wines! Wonderful floral components with light minerality and mildly acid combined with a slight taste of residual sweetness from the fruit forward grapes typical@of the region to give this refreshing wine a perfect balance! — 4 months ago

Maison Jean Pla

La Passion Grenache 2020

フワッと口の中に広がる感じが良い感じ。好みのタイプです。 — 2 years ago

Jean-Claude Debeaune

Special Selection Vin de Pays d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Enjoyed this wine. A bit jammy and I’d say a medium to full body, but not a full full body. — 3 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2020

It’s always a resounding ‘YES’ for JL Chave!!

That includes this luscious and concentrated Syrah from Saint-Joseph AOC in the Northern Rhône of France.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is a benchmark and icon of the Rhône Valley – a family-run operation since 1481 – with an entire range of deliciousness through the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave and JL Chave Selection portfolios.

This wine is deep ruby, trending on purple. It has pronounced aromas and flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, black cherry, cassis, pomegranate, also violet, bacon, sanguine, saddle leather, pipe tobacco, clove, cigar, damp earth, and black peppercorn. Alcohol is high (14.5% ABV) with medium (+) fine-grained and well-integrated tannins, medium (+) acidity, a medium (+) body, and a long, elegant finish.

It has a rustic and savory character with robust dark fruit notes; it’s layered, complex, structured, and age-worthy, benefitting from decanting. Still, it’s tasting wonderfully now.

Cheers to JL Chave and treasures of the Rhône!!
— 7 months ago

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Jean-Paul Schmitt

Sélection de Grains Nobles Rittersberg Pinot Gris 2018

Vintage 2018 | Selection de Grain Nobles | Nectar. Happiness. For special occasions. — 2 years ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2017

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“This Côtes-du-Rhône is technically made from purchased fruit. Chave generally has financed his sources and takes their grapes by a métayage (sharecropping) arrangement. He has more or less complete control over the farming, which is organic. The grapes are shipped to Chave’s facility inside his Saint-Joseph Le Clos site in Mauves. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks and élevage is in an assortment of new and old barrels, demi-muids and large foudres.”

I’ve enjoyed a few of Chave’s “Selection” series, especially the Blanche (100% marsanne from Hermitage…fantastic). While I’ve been fortunate to try Chave’s Hermitage a few times, I did my best to set expectations fairly for this (at $25/bottle). Short story…very pleased with it. I followed this over two days and it stayed consistent. Deep red in the glass with aromatics of garrique, herbs de Provence, and spiced raspberries and blackberries. The palate still sports such a “clean” profile that I associate with Chave’s Hermitage, alongside pepper and fragrant/floral notes.

This is a CdR that has some staying power. Solid value.
— 3 years ago

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