Lyle Fass 
Vigneti Valle Roncati
Leblanque Ghemme 2016
The nose has civilized with air, still wildly Nebbiolo, but now the chestnut, mint, tar, dried roses, spice, and a fascinating honeyed element are all starting to braid together. The palate has insane energy, with the fruit-tannin exchange finally happening instead of the tannins simply taking hostages in the back of the mouth. Beautiful fruit, serious structure, huge Alto Piemonte personality. Nebbiolo remains the most punk rock grape on earth. Amazing wine. — 6 days ago
Clément Perseval
Parcelle Les Tremblaies Champagne Blend 2013
Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, and just an extraordinary Champagne. More angular and elbows-out at first because 2013 is 2013: acid, chalk, force, mineral severity. But with air it became breathtaking. Powerful, electric, Meunier-driven, wildly food-friendly, then the acid folded into lithe finesse and elegance. With foie gras and cheese, unreal. One of the great bottles of the year. — a day ago
Günther Steinmetz
Wintricher Grosser Herrgott Riesling Kabinett 2024
Piercingly mineral nose. Also some gorgeous and classic vulcanized rubber, light melon, green apple skins, white peach and a stunning slate. background. Palate is bracing, rich yet nimble and has terrific concentration but is light as a feather. Rainwater style finish and astonishing purity and freshness. This is so clear and the sugar is perfectly judged. Astonishing wine. Superb energy and freshness. As this airs out the finesse is just swarms the palate. — 3 days ago
Clément Perseval
Le Luth Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Chamery 1er Cru Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir and absolutely gorgeous from the first pour. Fine, refined, elegant, with beautiful red orchard fruit, chalk, ocean air, and that subtle seashell/saline thing on the nose. And mad brioche. Seamless, composed, already beautiful, no awkwardness at all. Serious depth but carried with total grace. One of the best Champagnes I’ve had all year. Even better on day 2. Picked up depth and breadth. — a day ago
Clément Perseval
Extra Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend Rosé
Superb as always. — 2 days ago
Château Thivin
Les Griottes de Brulhié Côte de Brouilly Gamay 2016
I prefer this cuvée younger. It’s lost the energy and voltage. It’s very pretty and has that whole aged Burgundy thing on the nose for 20 minutes or so. But then became anodyne and meh aromatically. Blurry. Palate was fresh, elegant and somber. Nice with pork chops but lacking that youthful energy. — 3 days ago
Lyle Fass
Founder Fass Selections
Needed about 90 minutes to fully wake up, but once it did, wow. The nose turned beautifully Northern Rhône: black olive, black pepper, smoked meat, dark fruit. Palate is sappy, meaty, and full of that old-vine granite intensity this cuvée always carries so well. Big tannins, but ripe and beautifully balanced by the fruit and texture. At 12.5%, this has incredible energy and purity. Feels like 2016 crossed with 2021 in the best possible way. Spectacular wine and a huge sign for the potential of 2024 Northern Rhône. — 7 hours ago