Matthew Cohen

9.3

“I can get their premier crus for $30 more why should I buy this ??”

Man. That is just wrongheaded.

This is just classic Buffet but with a bit less density and complexity.

You get the sexy fruit
You get the spice.
And perfectly well made.

Nose: classic buffet candied lilacs. There’s a warmth to this. Like a lover holding you on the sofa after a rough day.

Palate: sensual midseason cherries. Some lovely spice. So so so delicious. Some nice structure for midterm ageing.

$40?? $40?!!! You are insane not to buy this. Insane.

Fass selections — 24 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.7

Still a baby. Needs an hour to be civilized. 5 years to be great.

Nose: elegant lavender. Lilacs. Elegantly savory. Earth.

Palate: still young and candyish like young vintage port. But it’s. All. There. Vibrant cherries.

9.5 is a floor. Will likely be higher. HOLD.

Yeah. 9.7. Nose is magic at 90 minutes. That maesltrom of dark flowers, wet brick and spice flowers. A hint of musk. Sensual. Sexy. Wow!

Fass selections.

— 9 months ago

Al Doyle

9.3

Very light, fresh, taut. Just a great late autumn, early winter wine. — 3 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Young and bashful on open. Needs air.

As it opens you get elegant concentrated lilacs on the nose. On the palate, wild blackberries. Licorice. A hint of balancing bitterness.

Needs 2-5 years still. Could be much better then.

Bought from fass selections. — 3 years ago

Zach D

9.3

Could this be the best value I’ve ever tasted? It’s right up there. Sweet purple fruits, mineral backbone, grilled meat. A lovely lavender note; both dried and fresh, excellent length on the finish. I love lower ABV Syrah that is not underripe; 12.5%. Does have some tannin; I’m interested to revisit in 3-5 years. From Fass selections — 18 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Amazing.

Nose: alluring. Sensual cherries. Cherry lipstick.

Palate: mid to late season cherries. Cherry liquor. Delicious.

Fass selections — 8 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose: lovely dusty cherries. Cherry flowers. Lovely. A very classic Volnay nose. Perfumed but elegant.

Palate: sweet elegant cherry fruit.

Lovely sweet finish.

Decant 30 minutes.

Fass selections. — a year ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Exquisite.

Nose : intense early season cherries. Lilacs. So expansive. So dense. Elegant cherry lipstick. Wow!

Palate: perfect early season cherries. Mineral. Amazing internal aromatics. Utterly delicious.

A triumph.

Pour 2 sip pours and knock this back in 30 minutes. That’s how it rolls now.

Fass selections — 4 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.4

Nose: early to midseason cherry. Dark flowers.

Palate: good verve. Mid season cherries. Mineral. Vivacious. Hint of bitterness

Fass selections — 6 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

Nose is confused on open at this point.

Palate is rocking. That classic sexy Buffet fruit. Perfect midseason cherries. Sexy spice. A hint of cherry licorice.

As this opens so savory. Crazy levels of density. Dense herbaceousness.

Fass selections — a year ago