Bodega François Lurton

Domaine François Raveneau

Forêt Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2022

Powerful and intense with citrus, stone and a hint of tropical notes (banana, lychee). Broad in the mid palate. Young — 4 months ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Chablis Chardonnay 2020

Try as I might to not overstate the brilliance of this wine, over pork cordon bleu and noodles in the town of Chablis on a cold grey day, this wine was the centrepiece in an unforgettable lunch. My first Raveneau and now I get what all the fuss is about. Muted nose with some flinty smoke, and mineral notes. The palate is complex and multi-layered for a mere Chablis: green apple, yeast, buttered popcorn. The 2nd half then unfurls and saline, citrus, and a hint of stone fruit linger long on the palate. The structure perfectly balances the fruit. Nothing out of place. High acid, med+ complexity, high quality. — 8 months ago

Jean François Mérieau

Le Bois Jacou Touraine Gamay

A solid budget “Beauj”. This actually tastes like terroir and you can tell the winemaker is trying to not get too involved in the cellar unlike last nights moulin a vent. A lightness and tartness that is quite fun raspberry notes of fruit and a lot of acidity lead to a good drinking wine. Perhaps cherry notes in the middle? The finish isn’t huge but it does linger after swallowing. Actually the nose is quite pretty. Lilac notes? A flower. Highly recommended. The light tartness on the finish might a little much for some people. Maybe air will mellow it. Will buy again.
Edit: after 20 or 30 min of air the tart end integrates and the wine smoothed even more out. This probably deserves a higher rating than 9. Highly recommended
— 2 years ago

Jean François Ganevat

Grusse en Billat Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2012

Not quite as energetic as expected. — 6 years ago

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Jean François Ganevat

Les Chamois du Paradis Côtes du Jura Chardonnay

Profoundly flavorful and impressively clean. Elegantly Aromatic. Bright, green apple, honeydew, wildflower honey. White peach. Lovely — 7 years ago

Jean François Ganevat

Les Chalasses Marnes Bleues Côtes du Jura Savagnin 2012

Bone dry, gripping acidity, salinity & mineral all wrapped up in this btl of Ganevat — 8 years ago

Keith, Velma and 7 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Chapelot Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2009

Michael Scaffidi
9.6

Outstanding — 12 years ago

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Domaine François Cotat

Les Culs de Beaujeu Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Marc S
9.5

Pfff, what a nose and o, so smooth — 4 months ago

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Domaine François Cotat

Les Caillottes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Light straw with green hints . Quite discreet and reserved on the nose , elderflower , camomile, oyster shell , green apple , sea breeze . On the palate this is strict and direct , green apple , chalky mineral and oyster shell notes , very mineral focused . Fills out with a slightly creamy texture . Good length focused and detailed . Very young but enjoyable now , quite Chablis-esque is style . Probably even better in 3-5 years and will last well a further 5 -8 or so — 5 months ago

Jan, Dave and 9 others liked this

Château de Camarsac (Thierry Lurton)

Selection Vieilles Vignes Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

I don’t drink much Bordeaux, not sure why. Maybe the choices are a bit overwhelming for me 🤷‍♀️ this one is medium bodied, has smooth tannins, not much fruit. — 4 years ago

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Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Sharon B same..my first Bordeaux ( many years ago) tasted like Band-Aids gone really bad. I do have a Lynch Bages 2016 in waiting. BUT most people do not touch this wine for 20 yrs +. Not sure how well I will enjoy that at age 75!! As I contemplate my wine purchases over time...!
Sharon B

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@Dawn E. I had no idea! 20 years??? I don’t know if I’ve even seen one that old 🤷‍♀️
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Sharon B Not all, some are just best to wait that long! Not sure what I was thinking when I purchased it! X 🤷‍♀️

Domaine François Cotat

Chavignol Sancerre Pinot Noir Rosé 2014

My last bottle of the 2014. It is a lovely sipper for pre-pork tender grillin time, with a side of guac. — 9 years ago

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François Pinon

Les Trois Argiles Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2011

Such a funky and interesting wine — 12 years ago

François Chidaine

Montlouis-sur-Loire Brut Nature Chenin Blanc

Very complex bubble wine, great combination. — 5 months ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Blanchot Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

spectacular nose. Opening up but tightly wound at first. Lime, acacia, honeysuckle, oyster shells, a soft plasticine rounding it out. Gorgeous and refined and improving in the glass enormously. — 6 months ago

Walker StrangisDavid Schachter
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Belondrade y Lurton

Rueda Verdejo 2016

Ted
9.3

I love this wine. Ripe apricots really soft edges. The age did not hurt this bottle. Golden yellow in color. Very elegant — 8 months ago

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Thibaud Boudignon

à François(e)... Anjou Chenin Blanc 2015

Boudignon with oysters. The nose is lively, plush and full. But my still great tension over the gums. — 7 years ago

Mark FreundMatt J
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Ryan, Mark and 2 others liked this

Domaine François Carillon

Les Champs-Gain Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Lots of citrus, stone fruits, crushed rocks, apple skin with a hint of honey. — 7 years ago

Ira, Tom and 22 others liked this

François Pinon

Silex Noir Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2014

Super bright, great acidity. Just delicious. — 8 years ago

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Domaine François Cotat

Les Monts Damnés Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 1995

Who knew Sancerre could age this well? — 12 years ago

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