When in Rome (as they say) 75% Cab Franc, 25% Merlot. This needs air or you'll think it uninspiring (was best the next day). Violets and slight French oak nose. Smooth, clean blue fruits with tannins up front fading at mid palate. Med/short finish. Solid wine. — 8 years ago
Great example of a renowned wine maker taking village level seriously - because his name is on the label. — 9 years ago
The wine needs air. Nice pairing of grapes, gamay offering enough fruit to cohabitate with pineau d'aunis rusticity. — 9 years ago
Give this one a little time. But it may be THE (or one of certainly) benchmark wines for the appellation. — 10 years ago
Yum. Saint Bris at age 5 (2009 vintage) and it's superb. Long, elegant, lemons, piercing. Their wines never disappoint. — 10 years ago
At Juniper, by the glass, comes properly chilled. Guzzleable — 8 years ago
Yum - dirty in a great way, nice complexity and balance. — 8 years ago
1997 old vine Chablis - Lemon meringue pie, with some yellow apple. Less minerality than I expected but shows on the finish. Potentially starting to approach it's peak at this age. — 9 years ago
Really impressive! Intensity. Density. Length. Yum. — 10 years ago
Hy's Steakhouse, Vancouver, BC Canada w/ James - Hemlock — 12 years ago
21 April 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
Spiced apple and pear dominate the palate upfront with a hint of white peach. Leading into that irresistible minerallity you often get from Loire Valley whites. Lively acidity on the finish keeps you coming back for more!!!! — 9 years ago
How have I not had this wine in my life before? Leafy green tones, dizzying array of orchard and citrus fruits, all super bright and ripe, fresh mushrooms, ginger candy, fresh soil, wax, and stones. Mouth coating and dense. Acidity is persistent but not searing. Balanced from start to finish. — 9 years ago
Might need more time — 11 years ago
Michael Piaker
31 August 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 8 years ago