“Pierre à Feu is sourced from Vincent's thirty year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines that are planted on the silex (flint and clay) soils that extend east from the Cher River. When I asked why he named the wine Pierre à Feu (French for "flint", or literally, "firestone"), Vincent smiled, "The name 'Silex' was already taken," [by Didier Dagueneau's estate, who produces a similar cuvée of Sauvignon grown on flint and clay; however, the cost of one bottle of Domaine Didier Dagueneau "Silex" is about the same as a six-pack of Domaine Ricard Pierre à Feu.]
In the glass, this shimmering pale yellow-gold Sauvignon Blanc reveals enticing aromas of white grapefruit, bergamot, lemon verbena, and gun smoke, along with apricot, green mango, sage and orange oil, as the nose evolves over time. On the palate, the wine is silky, polished, precise and persistent, with a fine core of yellow-green citrus and exotic fruit flavors that echo the nose, all seasoned with its namesake flinty minerality throughout a seemingly endless finish.” — Moore Brothers — 3 years ago
Pinot vista vineyard. Who knew OH could make some really nice wine. 40 mins east of Cleveland. I totally disagree w the one previous review—this was a crisp, delicious white. If you tasted it blind you’d never believe it was from northern OH. Some tropical fruit notes and a slight acidity. — 5 years ago
Really delightful light easy drinking. — a year ago
Medium body, not too tannic, black fruit — 2 years ago
From a growler and tasted side by side a pliny the elder from bottle. Very similar nose. I do see a bit more cloudiness in the president. I get more tropical and a sweet fruit on the president than on the regular. Less pine as well. Overall insanely drinkable and complex dipa. This nicely bridges towards a east coast style while retaining west coast base. — 4 years ago
Gorgeous color and aromas of black cherry and blackberries. Entry is rich and smooth with lingering aftertaste. Extremely enjoyable wine which unfortunately is no longer available from this vineyard plot. — 6 years ago
What a lovely Syrah comes from the north of the Rhône Valley, from my favorite St. Joseph.
🍇The domain extends over the longest river stretch in the north of the Rhône. The nature of the soil is very reminiscent of the neighboring Hermitage: granite, with the addition of sand and gravel, the east-facing slope receives less sunlight than the Hermitage, which results in slightly fewer berries, but it knows how to create competition for the Hermitage, Cote Rotie or Cornas.
🍇It usually doesn't need much time in the bottle compared to Cote-Rotei or Hermitage, and the prices are more affordable, which is why it's a particular favorite of mine.
🍇 It has power, infinite tannins run through it, ripe and delicate, perfect seasoning and lots of harmony. It has character, it has depth, full body, 14% alcohol, it has aromas and flavors of smoke, refined barrel, herbs and lots and lots of red and black fruit, maybe raspberry, maybe black cherry, maybe plum.
🍇The finish is soft, long and caressing.
🍇 Elegant, young, full of life, opened before its time, but I really loved it.
Cheers ! 🌿🥂
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Really like this wine. Super acidic and would be incredible with spicy south East Asian food. — 3 years ago
The ‘Eddie’s Patch’ is a two-acre steep east-facing hillside parcel of vines that is set on rocky and gravel soils. rocks and gravel. A darker color than the ‘DuMol Estate’ Syrah, this shows really nice range from dark fruits to bacon fat to Umami on the nose. The palate has a good combination of weight and tension, showing downright delicious dark fruit and citrus rind flavors, with stony undertones. Lithe and delicious, this beautiful Syrah will continue to evolve well over the next fifteen plus years. Drink 2019-2033- 94 — 5 years ago
Chris Buffum
Only the best for my Father- R.I.P. pops!! — 6 months ago