Les Belles Roches

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2014

Consensus favorite of the four ‘14 Loire CFs (except for my dissenting vote favoring the Baudry, which I had the benefit of tasting the following day). Showing beautifully — a month ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Les Mémoires Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2021

This is bonkers good. So fresh. Berries, currant, sage, some flowers, cherries, some pepper and herbs, good acidity, long tart lovely finish. Killer cab franc. — 5 months ago

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Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Sélection Belles Années 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs

Toasty, slightly tart. Good start to the holiday — 6 months ago

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Gitton Père et Fils

Les Belles Dames Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Выпито 30.01.26 в итальянском ресторане Pomidoro с любимой в Grand Bay ( Маврикий)Очень приятный совиньон Блан 2024 года. — 4 months ago

Fournier Père & Fils

Les Belles Vignes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Light golden color. Aromas of green apple, white flowers, citrus and a slight hint of freshly cut grass and leafy herbs. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, green melon and chalky minerality. Medium-plus finish and bright acidity. Medium bodied, silky texture and quite refreshing. Enjoyed at Keith and Karyn’s New Years Day brunch. — 5 months ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

L'Insolite Saumur Chenin Blanc 2016

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut. — 2 months ago

Pooneet, Tom and 4 others liked this

La Grange aux Belles

Brise d'Aunis Gamay Pineau d'Aunis 2024

From Thirst Wine Merchants. Berry juice, milk chocolate. — 4 months ago

Domaine Rapet Père et Fils

Les Belles Filles Pernand-Vergelesses Pinot Noir

Vintage 2018 | cherrie flint > Bottled refinement — 5 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

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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote
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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.