Jean-Claude Berthillot

Vin des Fossiles Cuvée Font-Grain Vieilles Vignes Gamay

9.016 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Loire Valley, France
Gamay
Chicken, Game, Turkey, Duck, Goose
Top Notes For
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.0

Acid and sour cherry.

Acid and sour cherry.

Jan 17th, 2016
Dana Bonelli

Very interesting

Very interesting

Dec 20th, 2014
Scott Crestodina

Owner Independent Spirits, Inc.

8.5

Fine. Elegant Gamay. Some structure. Well balanced. Pretty.

Fine. Elegant Gamay. Some structure. Well balanced. Pretty.

Jul 16th, 2014
Steven W Alexander

80 yr old Bio D Gamay? No big D. Just delish.

80 yr old Bio D Gamay? No big D. Just delish.

Jul 6th, 2014
Steven W Alexander

BOOM! Incredible old vine Gamay!

BOOM! Incredible old vine Gamay!

Jan 10th, 2014
Michael Miller

Drinks a little heavy for a Gamay (and only 12% ABV)

Drinks a little heavy for a Gamay (and only 12% ABV)

Jul 13th, 2017
Cody White

Earthy nose. Juicy, crunchy, sour cherry. Very Pinot Noir-esque. Absolutely gulpable. 80 year old vines. What's not to love?!

Earthy nose. Juicy, crunchy, sour cherry. Very Pinot Noir-esque. Absolutely gulpable. 80 year old vines. What's not to love?!

May 7th, 2016
Philippe Broom

Great minerality and a juicy pinot. Cuvée Silex!

Great minerality and a juicy pinot. Cuvée Silex!

Apr 6th, 2016
Amanda Ligon

Great summer wine. Scent of strawberries. Very earth finish. Medium high acidity. One of my favorites.

Great summer wine. Scent of strawberries. Very earth finish. Medium high acidity. One of my favorites.

May 30th, 2015
frank delzio

Very focused. . Lean & great fruit with balanced acidity

Very focused. . Lean & great fruit with balanced acidity

Feb 12th, 2015