Domaine Jean Francois Diconne

René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

St. Joseph Blanc White Rhone Blend 2019

Consistent with previous—reliably excellent rhone white — a year ago

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Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat

Fortbeau Côtes du Jura Chardonnay

🙌 yes, salty creamy fresh and crisp. Wonderful. — 2 years ago

Jean Francois Jacouton

Saint-Joseph Sortilege 2018

Lovely st Joseph. Decanted 3 hours, in a pretty good place actually. So nice and deep briny dark fruits with good acid and a quite complete finish. Delicious. Excellent with skirt steaks off the grill. — 3 years ago

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Lyle Fass

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Such a good value.
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Very much agreed!

Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat

Le Sa Vient D'où? White Blend

More a traditional white blend than the other cuvées. Still some skins but in the background. Halibut tacos. NV — 4 years ago

Eric, Josh and 8 others liked this

Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat

Mon Luc Vin Pétillant Pinot Gris Poulsard Rosé

Strawberry deliciousness, grapefruit, something savory we can’t quite put our finger on and ever so lightly effervescent. Thanks Tyler for the rec. — 4 years ago

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Jean Francois Jacouton

Saint-Joseph Blanc Souvenirs d'André 2019

Lyle Fass
9.2

Dinner white. Nose has granite and gras. Some exotic fruits and so vivid. Hint of reduction. Palate is so engaging. Granitic intensity, so pure and clean and just shimmering. Simple but so well made. Maybe some complexity will develop with air. Solid 9.2 for now. — a year ago

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Jean Francois Coquard

Les Pierres Dorées Beaujolais Gamay

A nice Gamay that pairs well with chili. Consistent with earlier vintage previously posted. November 2022. — 2 years ago

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René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

Hermitage Syrah 2017

Special wine! — 2 years ago

Romain, Iwan and 8 others liked this
Ron Siegel

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Love this producer but hard to find

René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

C'est le Printemps Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2019

Dark florals, red and black fruits, cracked black pepper, pure, slightly natty 👌 — 3 years ago

Josh, Neil and 8 others liked this

Paul et Jean-Marc Pastou

La Côte de Sury Vieilles Vignes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Stellar. Less ripe than most every other Chavignol Sancerre (ie. Pascal or Francois Cotat) - but true to the varietal and terroir. — 4 years ago

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Jean-Francois Protheau

Les Grésigny Rully 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Has kept acid levels and vivacity well. Have tried about one per year from this vintage since released and this was the best one yet. I love the Chalonnaise!! — 4 years ago

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@Martin Bergo Vintage , thanks
Martin Bergo

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Hi @Ira Schwartz. Sorry, it may have appeared from the wording that this was much older but it is a 2014 that I’ve had yearly from -16 until now. Great value!

Jean-Michel Guillon

Les Champonnets Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011

can't get enough...thanks @Jean-Francois Brunellefor bringing it the first time ! — 5 years ago

Mike, Ron and 4 others liked this

Jean Francois Jacouton

Condrieu Viognier 2018

Lyle Fass
9.5

Super floral and confectionary. Smells like an elite candy store. But also delicate and nimble. Really almost psychedelic nose. Super. Palate is super juicy and tropical but it’s all in check and framed by terrific acid and freshness. Energy for days. Long finish. Superb showing. — a year ago

Andrew, Michael and 9 others liked this

Jean Francois Jacouton

Pierres d'Iserand Saint-Joseph Syrah 2019

Pick this for something approachable and detailed. Pours a definite Syrah and Syrah being particularly idiosyncratic in many profiles, this happens to be a good one. One I like. Fruity and welcoming and just fine before dinner alongside cheese and olives.

Pours slowly - velvet ribbons in crimson purple. Soft and chewy. Singing...songs of raspberry, blackberry, cedar, cinnamon, and spends some time in metallic mineral corner of the periodic table.
— 2 years ago

Severn, Paul and 7 others liked this

René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

Les Blancs des Baties Crozes Hermitage White Blend 2015

Served too cold, but this eventually opened up to be floral and balanced — 3 years ago

Paul, Dawn and 7 others liked this

René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

Pitrou St. Joseph Syrah 2015

Great nose of dried red flowers and red fruit. Juicy yet elegant fruit on the palate with an undertone of earthiness. LOVE! — 4 years ago

Arden, Severn and 12 others liked this

Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat

Les Dentelles Syrah Grenache 2017

Quite intriguing, not a style of winemaking I reach for often, but an example of it done well. Minimal extraction and no SO2 with the allure and charm this has can be quite difficult. It’s a little skanky upon first opening, but after a night in the bottle it cleaned up considerably, the brett and VA melted into the wine a little more and its muddled melange of red fruit and earth became apparent. Crushed rainer cherry, decaying strawberries, rhubarb compote, white pepper, sweaty brett. I like blurring the lines between light red and rosé, and the wine worked well with roast chicken w/ spices and poblano mashers night one and fared well with tomato/avocado salad and grilled sardines the next night. That versatility at the table was impressive. — 4 years ago

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René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

les pins Crozes Hermitage Syrah 2017

Sandy, decomposed granite soils. Richly textured with a firm, tannic backbone support its dense fruit. Ripe, pushing soaked, black fruit, roasted meat, garrigue, talcum, menthol, violet, leather, and loads of pepper. There’s a firm thread of granite and sanguine throughout. This is wound up, I love the texture though, grainy and raw. It needs some time to harmonize its finish. Baby Hermitage! — 4 years ago

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