Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Stunning, lifted nose of violets, blackberry, red fruit, florals and a little barbecue-sauce savoriness, almost Côte-Rôtie-like in perfume. The palate is juicy, elegant and nicely mature, with good texture and freshness, but it lacks the excitement and precision of Sylvain Gauthier’s later wines. Unfortunately, there is also a touch of heat on the finish that I cannot get past. Beautiful aromatics, solid wine, but the palate keeps it at 9.3. — 6 days ago

David Koenen

9.2

Last bottle, best bottle. Big bang for the buck, punches way above it’s weight, etc. Cherry, sun dried tomato, hot rock, lavender and such. Excellent. — 5 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

More later but wow is this stunning as I remember. So refined and elegant. Unreal fruit, granitic lift and length. Genius. Ahh, so gamey, meaty, olivey and feral now with great sweet fruits and a silky texture. Gorgeous. — a year ago

Martijn

8.9

Still very fresh drinking. Crisp acidity. Not showing age at all. — 4 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.2

Young, but great upside potential. Old vine Marsanne from the lieu-dit Aubert, east of the Sainte Epine vineyard. One of the original St Joseph appellation parcels, tended by Trollat for decades according to the spec sheet. Delightful. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Mid to deep Ruby in colour. Some maturity in evidence on the rim. Cedar/cigar box aromas with black currant and cassis - classic Pauillac descriptors Only medium bodied - lacked some intensity for the vintage. Restrained - 20 years might be its limit. It will sit on the plateau but won’t improve. In summary a lovely old claret and has been better than its 5th Growth status for decades. “Lunch Bags” as old poms used to refer to it as. — 6 years ago

M.T. Sritharan

9.1

Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Viré-Clessé
Producer: Domaine André Bonhomme

What to expect:

* Nose: Ripe lemon, yellow apple, pear, white flowers, a touch of honey.
* Palate: Richer and rounder than Chablis, but fresher and less oaky than many Côte de Beaune whites.
* Texture: Creamy with excellent minerality and a long, saline finish.
* Style: Elegant rather than powerful. — 25 days ago

with Yus

Ted

9.1

Loved it. Strawberry twizzlers. — 5 months ago

with Jeni

Doug Powers

9.3

Another great bottle of this cuvée, still showing a ripe tropical fruit (pineapple?) note, consistent notes from my last 2 or 3 posts on this great Muscadet!! — 2 years ago

with Jim

Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

8.9

Only ask is for a bit more acid. But great texture, weight, lovely. — 4 years ago

Barbara Konchinski

10

The most perfect thing that has ever reached my mouth. This paired with oysters or beef tartar is just life changing. — 5 years ago

Caitlin

9.0

Fruity af, very funky, Stoney and some leather — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

See many previous notes. Holding up comfortably from this excellent cooler vintage . 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Shiraz. I am lucky to have 6 bottles left from back in the day when I bought 2 dozen. Definitely drinking on the plateau and will carry on for a while yet. Medium weight palate but with great length and persistence. Will probably consume the rest over the next 3 to 4 years. Penfolds 2020 collection (17 wines)just released in Australia. The 2018 Bin 389 received 96 points from Halliday. The 2016 Grange is being talked about as one of the greats - 99 points from Halliday. — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Aged in Stockinger barrels. Spicy, with a touch of wood and cake spices. No sulfites. Juicy, clean and remarkably pure, with gras texture balanced by freshness. Gentle, delicate, deep and explosive all at once. — a month ago

Devlon Moore

9.0

Great stuff- always — 4 months ago

Ed Ryder

8.9

Exceptional value for money. Lovely mouthfeel, rich and satisfying but with a lovely freshness. — 6 months ago

Trevor

9.2

For a white wine, this is very yummy, especially paired with a manchengo! — 4 years ago

Jimmy Hernandez

9.2

Great on the nose and a settled honey comb taste on the palate ♥️ — 5 years ago

Louise Manfredi

9.4

Excellent wine. Light but tasty. — 6 years ago

Bryon Sheets

9.2

Classical burgundy. Bright cherry, fruit punch and long finish. Exceptional complexity. Really drinking well. — 6 years ago

with Alyssa