Vatan

Toro Tinta de Toro 2020

Keith Pajonas

9.3

a monster wine - big and bold. very complex, very good — 11 days ago

André Clouet

Un Jour de 1911 Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 1911

Damian

9.3

Opens up after 1 hour. Honey, cherry, hazelnut . Lively acidity, but well integrated. You can feel the tannins at the end. — 9 days ago

André Robert

Les Jardins du Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

Manj Gunawardane

9.3

2016 harvest. 12/21 disg. Creamy, chalky, citrus - lemony nose. Plenty of acid, mineral, pleasant bitter finish — a month ago

Ira and Brandon liked this

Château Saint-André Corbin

St. Georges-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. Resto cost $14.50 or so per bottle. Excellent value for a step above entry-level red Bordeaux. Structure, fruit and purpose. 3.27.26. — 2 months ago

Joel, Ted and 7 others liked this

Pinotman /// Andreas

Yep had this before different vintages always a good deal.

Edmond Vatan

Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Ira Schwartz

9.5

Thanks to 2 wine store owners that I became good friends with over the years I’ve had the opportunity to have a good stash of Vatan. For me Vatan is one of those wines that adheres to the cliche, “ there are no great wines just great bottles”. In this instance it was a great bottle. Intoxicating aromas of lychee, lime and florals. One of those wines you’re happy just to smell. There is no disappointment on the palate. Beautiful balance and texture, nothing out of place. Layers of concentrated fruit; mango, green almonds, star fruit and lemons. Ripe fruit that is fresh and managed by the wonderful acid. A finish you never want to end. The only flavor missing, which I often find in Vatan, is “spearmint”. — 25 days ago

Jay, Mike and 20 others liked this

Jan de Weerd

That is special. 9.5! For a Sauv Blanc!

Ira Schwartz

@Jan de Weerd When you have a moment read some of the notes, you will see VERY favorable reviews are very common. If I recall fellow poster @Conrad Green called Vatan the Raveneau of Sancerre. He was spot on IMO

Doug Powers

GREAT pull! I think I finally finished my only stash (2002) Vatan last year.

André-Michel Brégeon

Gorges Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2004

romo

9.1

22-yr old Melon still fresh. No signs of O2 or age. Impressive. — 2 months ago

Peter, Scott@Mister and 4 others liked this

Peter van den Besselaar

nice

André Clouet

Dream Vintage Grand Cru Brut Champagne 2005

Ted

9.3

20 years old and still going strong. Green apples and citrus peel. Fruit is very prominent. — 6 months ago

with Jeni

Andrew, Tom and 3 others liked this

Domaine André François

Quinet Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2023

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Just fantastic. Côte-Rôtie-adjacent florals on the nose, with a little IGP sauvage funk underneath. Palate is generous, supple, creamy, and mouth-filling, with red fruits, herbs, inner-mouth florals, ripe juicy tannins, and real mid-palate elegance. Fresh without being sharp, rich without being heavy. The quality here is absurd for the price. — 4 hours ago

Zach, Ray and 2 others liked this

André Clouet

Rosé No.3 Brut Champagne Blend

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Rose nr 3 | magnum — 5 days ago

Dave, Eric and 4 others liked this

Domaine André Vatan

Les Charmes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Pinotman /// Andreas

8.9

High in pyrazine. Grassy. Grapefruit. More New Zealand style than french. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 1 other liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Pinotman /// Andreas Sorry broski. Not exactly Haut-Brion blanc. Did I mention I loathe Sancerre?

Pinotman /// Andreas

You did. Yep. I have once an aged version which had its surprises.