Austin Hohnke

9.1

First time trying this producer that I’ve seen everywhere the last few years. Was expecting racy and was met with elegance. Really fine and balanced with creamy acids. Medium bodied with ripe citrus, apple, pear, melon, and chalk. — 19 days ago

Alan Factor

9.0

Previous bottle opened a few months ago was very tired, but tonight we are back to form. Plenty of ripe and lean orchard fruit with a drop of lemon. Lots coming through for a village wine, both in terms of flavors as well as density. Very good now. — 2 months ago

Kland Aida

9.1

Very good wine. Dry and balanced. Green fruits , honey, stone. — 2 months ago

Ming L

9.2

A generous Le Clos. The nose offers ripe orchard fruit, lemon curd, and a touch of honeysuckle, more Burgundian than maritime. The palate is broad and supple, with layered fruit and well-integrated acidity that provides lift without the usual steely edge. While beautifully balanced and polished, it leans toward richness and charm rather than the taut, mineral austerity typical of young Chablis. — 14 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Jesus o marco z — 2 months ago

Alan Weinberg

9.1

Always a winner. — 2 months ago

John Malcolm

9.3

Crisp and elegant. Lemon curds, pear, and ripe apricots. Nice minerality. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2019 vintage. Last tasted 3.8.25 (9.6) and 8.19.23 (9.5). Excellent fill and great cork. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Small amount of chunky sed. Medium-heavy body but starting to slowly thin out. Excellent colo(u)r. Alongside the roasted nuts and smoked meats flavors, this drops a current cola-nut driven finish. Smooth and harmonious. Love this producer along with a nod to consumers/wine trade for keeping these ridiculous pricings down. 10.10.25. — 2 months ago

Pooneet K

9.3

Meaningfully better on day 2 than day 1. At first presents slightly one note but with a bit of time this really comes into its own. Great depth and richness balanced with round acids and a long finish. — 2 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I have wanted to do this producer side by side with Alban with well seasoned Tri-tip. Tonight is the night.

The crowd that leans California liked the French better.

I have always thought Alban in the new world mimicked Rostaing’s style.

Both phenomenal and I enjoyed both for slightly different climate & soil reasons.

These two producers do Syrah without the heavy smoked meats & bacon fat of say Cayuse. — 3 months ago