Pierre Jean

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020

David T
9.3

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.
— 19 days ago

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Jay Kline

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Yvon is worthy to be in that group…but his wines are so difficult to come by.
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Deliberate.
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.
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I’ve had L’Ultime once. It was worth the hype.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2019

Jan A
9.7

Crazy supple and streamlined. Bright future ahead — 2 months ago

Jan, Roman and 14 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018

Beautiful wine from a few weeks ago at a great dinner in Stockholm. Dark and red fruits with subtle spices, tannins that stayed in the background and a hint of vanilla. Very enjoyable — 3 days ago

Tyler, Brooke and 1 other liked this

Marie et Pierre Bénetière

Cordeloux Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2015

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Declassified vintage. Atypical but still delicious. — 25 days ago

Tom, Erik and 2 others liked this

Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2021

Never mad about opening Gonon. Delicious as always. Will be really incredible years down the line. — 7 months ago

Daniel liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2005

Great vintage for Chave! — 2 months ago

Andrew, Jan and 10 others liked this

Jean Foillard

Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2022

Beautiful Gamay. Having this in NOLA with French/Cajun food. Fantastic. Very well balanced. — 11 days ago

Domaine Jean Grivot

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2020

Delectable Wine
9.6

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)
— 14 days ago

Jean Foillard

Morgon Gamay 2019

Smells like burgundy and offers tart cherries and raspberry with a spicy note. pretty long. Really nice! — 2 months ago

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