Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Love the unbridled bloodiness of Marsanne’s St. Jo’s. This is glorious. Olive, garrigue, lavender, blackberry, black cherry, Smokey, feral but so much olive. Unreal. And very aromatic now. Palate is so good and full of 2015 fruit but also insanely young and pretty closed. Serious granitic structure and very pure fruit and typical 2015 extraordinarily long finish. — 4 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.1

Dark berry fruits, with meat, black olive, pepper & mineral that still seemed youthful & somewhat primary — 6 days ago

Winton Sweum

9.3

Medium gold; gorgeous, expressive nose; nearly full-bodied tasting of ripe fruit with peach, honey, and mineral notes. Lovely mouth feel and that lingering finish. — 2 days ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.0

Nariz: Mora, cereza, pimienta, aceitunas, Toque leve funky (brett?).

Boca: Seco, Tanino M, Acidez M/M+, Alcohol M.



— 9 days ago

Arden Barnett

9.1

First introduction to the power of J.L. Chave. Dried blueberries and cherries fill the nose followed by a rush of pepper and freshly dried herbs, particularly thyme and rosemary. Dried cranberries and red currants lead the charge on the palate with smoked meat and the earthiness that I love from Rhône style wines right behind. Terrific mouthfeel with the right amount of tannins and acidity, and a long fruit forward finish. Chave’s Hermitage is a top dream wine for me, and this just adds fuel to the fire. — 14 days ago

Charlie Evans

9.5

Was given this blind. Had olive notes so Syrah came to mind but it had a lot of Bordeaux character to it as well. I actually thought it may be some Mas des Daumas Gassac but this was so clean. Lovely wine. — 2 days ago

Philippe Dupuis

9.1

Nose consisting of honeydew skin and pulp, honey and beeswax. Mouthwatering tension grips each sip and sets palate for a long after taste. Already excellent but surely in shape to rest for 3-4 other years. — 22 days ago

with Phil

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Wow. Blood and guts on the nose. Licorice and blackberries on the palate. Great brightness Mineral. Still young. Awesome. Bought from Fass Selections. — 6 days ago

with Lyle

Phil A

9.0

A really unique, balanced and delightful Rhône Syrah that’s perfect for any occasion.
Cheers 🍷 — 25 days ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

I love Northern Rhone Whites and defending them will be the hill I die on. Outrageous nose. Spice, musk (old spice??), plantain, rich apricot, honey, wild berries, white cherries, so exotic. Great nose. Palate is round and ripe with great precision and freshness from the brilliant minerality. Complex and juicy. Very pure. Finishes mineral and very fresh. Nose makes you think it might be a gobber but palate is lean and mean. Love this. — 6 days ago