Doug Powers

9.0

Pretty sure we tasted Guy Bossard’s 2009s in barrel in January of 2011, we were WAY late for our appointment that day (drove 90 minutes in the morning from our B&B near Chinon, started at Luneau-Papin, then lunch (which took seemingly forever), which in turn made us late for our visit to Marc Ollivier at Domaine de La Pepiere. After a great (albeit long) visit with Marc, he was then kind enough to call Guy for us to tell him the 3 idiot Americans who were his 4:00 pm appointment would hopefully make it by 5:00-5:30 pm. Guy was nothing if forgiving and gracious, he had a young Dutch gentleman there when we arrived, Fred Niger, who we found out later was in negotiations to buy Domaine de l’Ecu from Guy, which DID happen (and Fred and his wife still own the estate). Domaine de l’Ecu had already been biodynamic for some time (and remains so), and was maybe the first of the Muscadet producers to do so (???). This wine, the top end Granite cuvée, is still quite alive, but it’s time to drink up. Fun times wine tasting in Muscadet in January of 2011!!! — 3 days ago

with Jim

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2010 Corton-Charlemagne pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of green apple, passion fruit, lemon, white flowers, slivered almond and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly buttery. Apparently, this vintage had a reputation for suffering from some premox issues. This bottle was pristine. Based off this example, drink now through 2035. — 3 months ago

Pippa

9.4

Crisp, very peachy, a little floral . Maybe white peach or mimosa? Nice acid but balanced. — 3 months ago

Bruce Leboff

9.4

Singing. Complex rich and huge finish. — 5 months ago

with David

Pooneet K

9.2

Very nice Beaujolais. Was quite curious how this would present given the wide variety of opinions on this wine. Aromatically quite beautiful - delicate flowers, lighter red fruit. Palate follows through nicely. Restrained at this point, and the 14% doesn’t present in any negative way. Long finish with great earthy tannins and good acid. Perfect cold night pairing with a rotisserie chicken. — 6 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Cena granfinale troigoss — 21 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Dia padre casa mazf — 21 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of fresh apple, apricot and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and spice. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with citrus fruit and chalky mineral character. — 2 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Deep and feral. Blood and granite all over the nose, along with cracked black peppercorns and dry aged beef. Pretty large-framed for a Saint Joe on the palate. Savory, iron and granite. Still some tannin to shed. I’d thought this would be further along than it is, but it’s got promises to keep and miles to go before it sleeps. — 4 months ago

romo

9.3

Go ahead, spoil your wife. — 5 months ago

James O’Donohoe

9.0

Juicy and refreshing, chill it, gives watermelon and red cherry notes. It’s delicious — 7 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Rosenthal tasting. Brioche! — 9 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Crna team lider @ grand cru — 21 days ago

Galen Hasler

9.3

Beautiful — a month ago

James Burge

9.1

slightly oxidative, but really maintained its acidity. marzapan and a little vanilla — 3 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.2

2022 - Vintage- wild fruit, earth and spice , nicely done — 3 months ago

Joe Fischer

9.4

Yellow with aromas of dandelion, pear, steely minerality, and candied apple. Nice acidity, long finish, and luscious. Flavors of candied apple and grassy notes. Wonderful! — 4 months ago

Mike Lev

9.1

Pear, apple, green apple, nutty, some silkiness. Minimal tropical notes, however. — 7 months ago

Mike Obley

9.3

Too young, but great depth! — 7 months ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

A true vin de soif, 100% Syrah an outlier at least in these parts. — 7 months ago