Jean De La Roche

Clos Saint Jean

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Reddish in color with medium intensity.

Fresh picked cherries and strawberries on the nose with light chocolates notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, raspberries, chocolates, earth and spices.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This is a very young Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and engaging. Nicely balanced and spicy. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

Ripe and fresh tasting at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 75% Grenache and 15% Syrah with some Mourvedre and Cinsault. Aged mostly in concrete vats for 12 months.

16% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50.
— 3 months ago

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Jean-Paul Thevenet

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2024

Biodynamic, 80 year old vines. Red apple skin, lovely red fruit, lots of red cherry in mouth, red and blue flowers, black soil. — 5 months ago

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Jean Foillard

Eponym' Les Charmes Morgon Gamay 2019

Lots of rich dark cherry, berry fruit & spice that is youthful, primary & needs more time — 7 months ago

Tom, David and 11 others liked this

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Côte de Brouilly Gamay 2011

This aged Beaujolais is just gorgeous, crushed red berries, minerals, floral, great acidity, long, lingering finish, could easily evolve another 5 years in a cold cellar, truly an outstanding wine from a great Beaujolais vintage!! — 8 months ago

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René-Jean Dard & Francois Ribo

St. Joseph Syrah 2018

Delicious. Tasted like more. Great blue fruit coolness. — 5 years ago

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Jean-Luc Colombo

Cape Bleue Rosé Blend 2017

Loved it, surprisingly smooth and silky.

Great floral taste.
— 7 years ago

Chateau St. Jean

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

While i don’t drink cabs often, this was a delicious $9 grab from the store — 8 years ago

Clos Roche Blanche

No. 2 Touraine Sauvignon 2014

22 July 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

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Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay 2013

White Beaujolais. Terrific value and easily mistaken for a higher end burg. — 10 years ago

Patrick and Anthony liked this

Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot

Montagny 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Although 2013 and very very young consuming at a restaurant we got to enjoy it a lot more as the time passed and it was decanted. This will be a beauty - shame but still lovely! — 11 years ago

Jean Foillard

Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2023

Red fruit, cranberry, perfumed spice of slight clove.

Red plum, nice tannin grip on the front palate. Chewy. Gravely. Pretty. Punchy.
— 3 months ago

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One of the very best Gamay producers.
S.S. Mandani

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So good

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Offerus Saint-Joseph Syrah 2022

Probably from last Chambers sampler. 11/8/25 Cold Night. Very dark pour, potent scent out of bottle. Black fruits on nose. Moderate tannins. Solid sediments on second day. — 7 months ago

Clos Saint Jean

Deus Ex Machina Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2018

Jan A
9.5

What better companion to hachis permentier than a trusted chateneuf du pape. Still too young, it can use a couple of years of cellar time.
Edit: went from young to very drinkable in approx 45 minutes. Seamless C9DP.
— 7 months ago

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Jean Bourdy

Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2018

Needs air but so freaking good. Ripe apricots, nuts, marzipan, stones, lemons. Really good. Keeps evolving. Will see where it lands later. — 9 months ago

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Jean-Luc Colombo

Terres Brulées Cornas Syrah 2014

Delicious. Smooth. Bold. Moss. Herby — 6 years ago

Jean François Ganevat

Grusse en Billat Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2012

Not quite as energetic as expected. — 7 years ago

Ryan, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Jean Foillard

Beaujolais Nouveau Gamay 2015

Forgot I had this but it was still alive and kickin! Shows what happens when an excellent producer makes a Nouveau--this is serious stuff. — 9 years ago

Jean François Ganevat

Les Chalasses Marnes Bleues Côtes du Jura Savagnin 2012

Bone dry, gripping acidity, salinity & mineral all wrapped up in this btl of Ganevat — 9 years ago

Keith, Velma and 7 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage White Rhone Blend

It's like butta, jiggy baby.

Bowfinger
— 10 years ago

Domaine aux Moines

Savennières-Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 2010

2010, Domaine AuxMoines, Savennieres- Roche Aux Moines, Chenin Blanc. Tart apple, pear and a little Myer's lemon. Acid and minerality. 14.5 alcohol but so well balanced I didn't notice. A hint of oxidation but a wine that I will definitely buy again. — 12 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018

Unreal. Still so young but drinking beautiful. — 4 months ago

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Jean-Marc Brocard

Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis Chardonnay 2021

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of honey and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with lemon citrus and mineral character. Good now! — 5 months ago

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Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Clos de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Gamay 2022

Nez fruité à dominante framboise, notes fleuries sur la pivoine. La bouche est précise tendu fraiche salivante — 6 months ago

Jean François Ganevat

Les Vignes de Mon Père Côtes du Jura Savagnin

Intensive kaleidoscope of sumo orange, olive oil cake and leaf pile. Motor oil viscosity but featherweight palate. Batard finish. Wow. — 7 months ago

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Domaine Armand Rousseau

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1996

1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche, situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, is the most renowned and the largest Grand Cru vineyard of the village. Its terroir is consequently exceptional, yielding wines with striking acidity, remarkable concentration, and a structure that is powerful yet displays extraordinarily refined tannins. It is often considered one of Burgundy's most compelling wines, masterfully combining power with elegance.

The style neither mirrors the robust, muscular, and overtly powerful character typical of its northern neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin, nor does it precisely replicate the extreme perfume, elegance, and delicacy that define its southern neighbour, Chambolle-Musigny. Instead, Clos de la Roche is the quintessential synthesis of strength and finesse—boasting a solid backbone alongside intricate depth of aroma and texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, one should not open a bottle without allowing for at least 15 years of ageing.

Upon opening, after 30 minutes the nose offered aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, sour plum, rose, and violet. After an hour, further notes of truffle, forest floor, leather, and spice developed. However, the minerality I expected remained elusive.

The bottle's condition was unfortunately not optimal. It lacked the sustained aromatic evolution and explosive bouquet I had anticipated. This fatigue and muted character were likely a result of its shipment from the United States.
— 8 months ago

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Les Clos Cuvée Vielles Vignes Fleurie Gamay 2014

Dddaammmnnnn — 8 years ago

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Where did you buy?
Patrick

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Think it was from melrose market wine club. RIP.
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Gamay all the way !

Jean François Ganevat

Les Grands Teppes Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2012

Rocking! Great acid but this was not quite as good as the last bottle I had — 9 years ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Chablis Chardonnay 2013

Elegant. Rich, citrus, tropics, a touch of oak. Good acid, well balanced. Begs for a crab cake. Delicious. — 11 years ago