Jean Julien

Château Langoa Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Delicious wine for an anniversary dinner ($90). Pure fruit and nice acidity with Pat’s grilled filet mignon. — 4 months ago

Serge, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Jean Foillard

"Cuvée Corcelette" Morgon Gamay 2014

Fruit dominant, not much length. Perhaps a bit exposed, but still very drinkable. — 4 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Doug, Rob and 11 others liked this

Clos Saint Jean

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Always a good one. Not sure I could distinguish from the ‘19 I had several weeks back - same voluptuous fruit, slightly wooden finish - could definitely use a few more years - this young it’s a little too fruit forward/unsubtle — 4 months ago

Paul and Double liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018

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

Andrew, Dave and 8 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2027

Anise and plummy with some earthiness…so good! — 5 months ago

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

Tom, Douglas and 5 others liked this

Château Gloria

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Excellent tannins, wonderful finish — 6 months ago

David liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2001

It’s been a couple of years since I last encountered the 2001 vintage of Chave’s Hermitage. That bottle was a library release from the domaine and so is this example. Splash decanted directly before service. The 2001 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and a total umami bomb: Koji beef broth, dried and baked brambles, dried purple flowers, black pepper, Kalamata olive, organic and inorganic earth along with fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Looking back on my notes from 2024, there’s a common theme: the 2001 is all about dat bass. Drink now with some patience and through 2041. — 4 months ago

Brian, Lyle and 15 others liked this

Jean-Marc Burgaud

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2023

One of my favorite wines I've had recently, the nose is an amazing combination of red fruit, violet, mushrooms and forest floor, all of which transfers to the palate. Fantastic to have with food or to drink on its own and contemplate. Hard to think of a better Beaujolais that I've had than this one — 3 months ago

Tom liked this

Château Saint-Pierre

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Medium deep ruby garnet , with quite narrow garnet rim . This is quite closed at first , with some dusty , mineral , seaside hints . Cassis , cedar , blackberry , charcoal and a touch of toasty oak . On the palate this is again quite four square and serious , dusty blackberry , cassis, cedar , grafite . Quite linear in style , fresh acidity and quite fine but noticable tannin . A lightly saline , grafite tinged medium length finish . This is drinking well at the moment , quite classic in style but with enough polish and mid palate . Will probably continue to show well over the next 5-10 years . — 5 months ago

Daniel, Tom and 6 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2012

2012 post inventory- perfect — 4 months ago

Sagee liked this

Clos Saint Jean

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Wow, fantastic Chateauneuf! Smooth and pairs well with an airport cheeseburger and our cheese plate. Will try to find it back home. — 5 months ago

Tim Schroeder
with Tim
Carolyn liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014

Wine of the night and more. An incredible example of how good Morgon can be. Complexity, length, structure, and the rest. — 4 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Doug, John and 16 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 1989

Shows as though it’s maybe 10 years old, white stonefruits, floral, medium viscous on the palate, finish goes on a long way, amazing and stunning wine!! — 4 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Dave, Tom and 11 others liked this
ESF

ESF

89/90 in one night is crazy town
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@ESF, purchased both Chavez on release, and I *think* they are last bottles I have, but hopefully I’ll discover a few more. Chave was still relatively affordable in those days for mere mortals like myself.
ESF

ESF

great purchase & great patience - 👍

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

Paul, Anthony and 1 other liked this

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

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. — 6 months ago