Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

The great Monopole from Buffet. In some years this is neck and neck with Clos des Chenes and Taillpieds. Gorgeous nose of dried and wet leaves, deep cherry, some oolong tea, Really compelling fruit on the nose. Such clear cherry, cherry bubblegum which is so typical of Rougeotte and stunning florals. Nose is so layered and complex. Gorgeous. What a palate. That classic chord progression again if sour/mid-season and late season cherry along with unreal sweetness. The sour-sweet cherry combo in 23 is the Buffet signature. Really well worked velvety tannins and exceptional freshness and acidity. Terrific inner mouth aromas and such purity. Extremely complex already and such suave texture despite there being girth and structure as is par for the course of Rougeotte. This needs to open but I think once it does it will be equal to or surpass the Champans. Let’s see. The nose now is more feral, but sweet feral. Big cherry but the chord effect and a bit of a maceration effect. Then that Rougeotte Hubba Bubba thing. Wow this is so good. So shockingly intense like you stuck a fork in an outlet. This is better than the Champans. This has gotten so suave and explosive now. Unreal texture and sweetness plus the finish and attack just explode onto onto the palate. Nose is feral today in the best way possible. Gorgeous, sensual minerals and earth .Wow the fruit is insane. So sweet, still explosive and such insane acidity and length. Just stunning. — a day ago

Doggfather

9.0

Definitely needs more time in bottle. Not sure this will save the rep of Merlot in the worlds eyes — 2 years ago

Doggfather

9.4

Who would have thunk it - a Sangiovese rose? What a delight. Light but nonetheless bold. — 5 years ago

Doggfather

9.5

Wow! Another surprise from Hubba. So good with homemade pasta — 4 months ago

GaryWEdwards

9.5

Among the best to come from Villa Antinori, Solaria is exceptional. Dense, dark fruit that is drinking well at 11 years but will continue to be enjoyed for 20 years. Benefits from an hours or so decant . Lovely chewy juice. Hubba hubba! — 9 months ago

Doggfather

9.7

A real masterpiece. Totally natural and unfiltered. — 3 years ago

Shawn R

9.1

Dried strawberries and Hubba Bubba red bubble gum. — 5 years ago

Emanuel Reitano

9.1

Brick rim and super pale transparent salmon color. Some pink and purple floral aromatics on the nose, a little funk but not overpowering or off putting whatsoever.
Great acidity, balanced alcohol, very smooth and light tannin that linger to deliver a peppery finish. Overall complex and delicate on the palate with amarena cherry flavor and some artificial pink candy like hubba bubba or cotton candy saltwater taffy. Really desirable minerality similar to the whites I’ve tried from this region. i don’t think you need to chill this before drinking. Would definitely recommend and I’d buy it again for $20 in that 90-92 range for me. — 8 months ago

Doggfather

9.5

Wow. What a Cab! — 2 years ago

Douglas Profenius

9.4

Hubby hubba — 4 years ago

with Adam