Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Stunningly deep nose of cassis, tree bark, spice and wild mint. A scene in nature. Plum. Such pure fruit. Also violets. Super floral, but darker flowers. Crushed rocks and wet earth. As classic as it gets. The first growth of Cahors. Palate is silky and textured with amazing depth. Superb sap, power and concentration. Such class and finesse. So refined and elegant. Ripe and substantial tannins and but again so refined. Amazing length. Brilliant wine. Unreal freshness. Sappy and deep. Has the guts to go 35 more years. Profound.

As this opens it gets so velvety, so sappy, so elegant. Just a brilliant bottle. — 18 hours ago

Zack Hall

9.1

A very delicate wine. Drink it quick. — 11 days ago

romo

8.9

A buttload of Hospice du Rhone notes coming at you.. — a month ago

Ericsson

8.9

Rhône white of Grenache Blanc, with some Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne with deep floral notes. Fresh, and easy drinking. — 6 days ago

LM Segal

9.3

Bright, fresh and full of crispy toast and apple pie. Yum, great value. — 13 days ago

Brendan Baker

9.1

Crunchy red fruit, floral, some carbonic, bright ⚡️ — 6 days ago

Martijn

9.2

Gewürztraminer paired very well with bbq chicken and with the cheese platter. — a month ago

Ted

9.4

Fantastic Beaujolais. Only complaint is the red wax they dip the top of the wine in crumbles everywhere when you are trying to chisel it away. Sweet cherries on the nose. Booming acidity. Another find from the cellar that I don’t even remember buying. Thoroughly going to enjoy this while the sleet hammers the windows while watching the Masters. — a month ago

with Jeni

vinokeeno

9.2

2019 vintage. The backstory of this wine is essential. The powers that be pushed the A7 highway through Châteauneuf-du-Pape back in the day and relegated this wine/area to Côtes-du-Rhône status. Freeways/highways being the new geographical rivers/mountains/boundaries. Same soil. Same grapes. Same winemaking. The ‘19 vintage not to be missed in Southern (or Northern) Rhône. A “baby” Châteauneuf at roughly a third of the usual Beaucastel CDP pricing. Explosive, dark and dense fruit with particular emphasis on plummy qualities. Some sweetness due to the vintage. Absolutely lip-smacking and undeniably, super-drinkable. — a month ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

2005; Fresh, fresh, fresh, Paired to a rack of lamb. — a month ago