Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

9.4

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 8 months ago

with Jim

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Ira Schwartz

@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote

Doug Powers

@Ira Schwartz, all true, he took us to Domaine Chamonard (we were so cold tasting there that our teeth were literally chattering), also Lapalu and Janin in Beaujolais, always in his own cellars, and we’d spend a day at the Marche aux Vins in Ampuis!! In addition to making fabulous wines himself, Eric was so generous with his knowledge and connections, Lenoir in Chinon being another one!!

Ira Schwartz

@Doug Powers I know it’s all true. Some of the wine folks I hang out with are close to him and every time he would visit NYC they would have dinners with him.

Fleury Pere & Fils

Notes Blanches Brut Nature Champagne Pinot Blanc 2014

Marcio Morelli

9.2

@Varanda Grill — 5 years ago

with Marlos and Otavio

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc

Jae Cho

9.1

Black currants and tart plum with great acid that unfurls the pencil lead silky texture down the center. Generous nose that evolves continually, that at first seems deceptively simple. — 5 years ago

Severn, Hermes and 4 others liked this

Domaine de Fenouillet

Terres Blanches Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge 2017

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Fruity, with some menthol; med bodied with moderate tannins. Little sour on the finish. — 6 years ago

Dawn liked this

Domaine Chevreau

Les Terres Blanches Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Sara Nelson-Carlson

9.0

Floral nose screams spring flowers.
Lemon curd and honey comb on the palate — 7 years ago

Henriette, Ezequiel and 21 others liked this

Les Terres Blanches (Céline et Benoit Blet)

Les Terres Blanches Anjou Demon Cabernet Franc 2016

Zack Hall

9.0

Easy drinker — 8 years ago

Domaines des Marnes Blanches

En Jensillard Côtes du Jura Savagnin

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2023 vintage. Lovely original nose that smells like an Indian curry. A very unique Savagnin that might not be to everyone's taste, but for me a delicious, Intriguing wine — 8 months ago

Tom liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

La Marginale Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2022

Pooneet K

9.2

Really an excellent cab franc. Have had stuff from Thierry Germain before but not this bottling. Perfect with a variety of Syrian dishes at Damas in Montreal. Bright, restrained fruit, excellent acid. Nice finish. — a year ago

Tom, Lyle and 2 others liked this

Frédéric Magnien

Coeur de Roches Côte de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir 2017

Vin d’Ottawa

9.0

Acidic, big and substantial. The fruit is tangy. — 5 years ago

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Au Bon Climat

Relevant Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2016

Tom Balamaci

9.2

Fantastic example of the region and one of its top winemakers doing what they do to produce an exceptional, balanced Chardonnay — 5 years ago

Domaines des Marnes Blanches

Côtes du Jura Trousseau 2016

Kyle Harvey

8.9

Color and nose on point, certainly fresh enough mouthfeel for this acidhead, but just overall a little thin, especially for the ¥8800 price tag. — 6 years ago

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