Defaix Frères

Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Domaine du Vieux Château Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay 2020

I’m a little bit disappointed with this wine. For 3y it shows surprising age - deep golden color, with ripe yellow apples & Reine Claude plums, with a bit of fresh apple pie. Round and mellow - I miss the typical mineral, steely sharpness. Esp. at this age.
On the palate this is more structured, properly mineral & steely with racy, juicy acidity and a long finish of salty lemons. Nice depth, too.
Went well with the fish, by not sure if I’m going to buy it again.
— 22 days ago

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Lyle Fass

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That’s the style of the house. Rich, round and oily.

Delas Frères

François de Tournon Saint-Joseph Syrah 2016

Ted
8.9

Ripe and juicy with a herbal side. — a month ago

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Levert Frères

Brut Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Blend 2020

Subtle floral, lemony cream, and shortbread biscuit notes on the nose. Palate presents airy lemon soufflé and biscuit notes. Slightly dry finish. — a month ago

Delas Frères

Les Bessards Hermitage Syrah 2009

Hmmm… This is not presenting at the best possible way… murky, mossy,…
Is this a fresh bottle…?
— 19 days ago

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Grosjean Frères

Vigne Rovettaz Vallée d'Aoste Petite Arvine 2021

An oaky finish ruins a nice journey through the chilly mountains. — 18 days ago

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Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2007

I absolutely adore this wine. Probably one of the best Premier Cru Chablis bottles I can remember tasting. A lovely medium straw color in the glass with faint tinges of green flecks. The bouquet is a tour de force of chalk, salinity, and citrus. Herbs and honey with just the right amount of oak.

It’s always fun when producers offer late releases which helps with potential cellaring. Developed but still on the young side, this is ready to drink now. The acid is just now beginning to develop into something beautiful. Emotional and thrilling on the tongue honey roasted nuts, lemons and limes, and seashells. A long persistent finish leaves you hoping you have a few more left.
— a month ago

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Grosjean Frères

Vigne Tzeriat Vallee d'Aoste Pinot Noir 2022

Good QPR. Probably better with a few years behind it, but very pleasant.. — 4 days ago

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Domaine Pinson Frères

Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; 7 April 2024 at CORAY Kitchen, Delmar, NY — a month ago

Paul, Pooneet and 22 others liked this

Delas Frères

Saint-Esprit Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2021

Smooth. Not tannic. Even better after being opened several days. Blackberry. — a month ago

Laherte Frères

Les Grandes Crayères 1er Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 2014

I wanted to like this more, but it didn’t quite hit the right notes for me. There was a pinched acidic note here that was distracting. — 2 months ago

Severn, Bob and 2 others liked this