La Source Des Fées

Château Fond Cyprès

Le Carignan de la Source 2020

Ming L
9.0

Full of red fruits yet meaty and rustic. Full body. Dense and powerful on the palate with vivid acidity. Rustic mild tannins.

Though labeled as Vin de France, the juicy is from 60-year old vine of the domaine in Corbières, Languedoc. Natural wine.

Terrific stuff.
— 3 years ago

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Ming L

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@Jae Cho Had this in Paris last week. Seems there is an importer for the domaine in the US, but I could not find online availability.
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@Ming L sounds fantastic

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Domaine de Mourchon

Blanc La Source Côtes du Rhône 2017

Dry, acidic, and mineral. The holy trinity of summer white wine. Drink it ice cold during your local heat wave. — 5 years ago

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Evesham Wood

Cuvée J Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2008

A beautiful nose of soft red fruits, some spice, soulful plummy stuff. Very burgundinian but the plushness of US Pinot. On the palate this has great poise. Light but intense this has lovely fresh fruit and some gnarly wild herbs with underlying acidity and good length. Apparently the ‘j’ refers to Jayer cuttings being the source of the Pinot. If so, that would go some way toward explaining why this is so aromatic and balanced. Excellent — 6 years ago

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Vincent Bouchard

Quinta do Tedo Douro Fine Tawny Porto Port Blend

Mike Smith
9.3

Tasted at the source 10 year — 7 years ago

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How did the 10 and 20 year old compare?

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Earth and raspberry nose, with a hint of meat. Nicely balanced and medium bodied, and delightful. Smooth finish, and fine tannins. You know it's going to be a good evening when a Crozes comes up from the cellar, and this fits the bill! — 3 years ago

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La Source Côtes du Rhône Bourboulenc - Clairette Blend 2020

A bright bouquet of butter popcorn, Violet, and lemon. Crisp and lean with nice minerality and a hint of spice. — 4 years ago

Domaine du Clos des Fées (Hervé Bizeul)

Le Clos des Fées Grenache Blend 2013

Not seeing RP’s 95, but it’s good. Great spiced fruit nose. Ripe with a tart finish. Just a whiff of stinky. — 5 years ago

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Daniel M

Thanks for the comment! I intend on opening the exact same one in the same vintage in a week time. Hervé Bizeul is very active on a wine forum in France called "la passion du vin" and argues that le Clos des fées should be put in a decanter for up to 24 hours before being tasted to make sure to experience it in the best possible conditions. It certainly sounds a bit exaggerated and I only meant to share his views on the topic.
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I could certainly see that. This definitely gained weight the longer it was opened. The last glass was the best with 3 hrs in the bottle.

Arianna Occhipinti

Siccagno Nero d'Avola

Just a really enjoyable wine that is both hearty and even “ big” but still refreshing.
Clearly some Brett and some effervescent feel like may hint at VA, but I find both to be well integrated and enjoyable. A deep darker-side-of-red fruit profile: red and damson plum, dried red cherry, Black licorice, olive. Has a floral sense to it, and some exotic woody undertones as well earth - like a forest after the rain . A full bodied and almost lush wine that might recall the mouthfeel if a Napa cab, but with much more refreshing a acidity coming through - never the least bit cloying or overwrought. Simply a great wine with a broad food pairing potential. That said, I do wonder if it would taste dramatically different at the source. With zero sulphur amidst a long boat ride, life in distributor warehouses, a wine shop and ultimately my euro cave, whether the original intent is preserved in its entirety. Drinking fantastically but also wondering if peak drinking is 2-3 years ahead. Again, the sulphur thing...
— 6 years ago

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Sayonara, 2021!! You brought periods of joy and excitement, apprehension and challenge, intense sorrow and grief; a panoply of emotions spanning the spectrum of the human experience…

So, we’re putting one foot in front of the other, crossing the threshold into 2022 with hearts full of gratitude and hope, while sipping delicious wine and savoring this quiet moment together.

We want to pause to say THANK YOU all for being a part of our wine journey and a constant source of inspiration, positivity, and learning for us. Cheers and Happy New Year!
— 3 years ago

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Domaine du Clos des Fées (Hervé Bizeul)

De battre mon coeur s'est arrêté Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2013

Robe noire
Belle syrah fougueuse et peu élevée
J avais trouvé le vin dur à sa naissance et force et de constate que cela vieillit superbement
— 4 years ago

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Hope Family Wines

Treana Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2016

Hope family began their planting’s in 1978 & sold wine under the Hope Family label directly from winery's tasting room. In 1990 the Hope ranches became the sole source of fruit for Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1996, they founded Treana Winery. Blend of 75% Cab Sauv & 25% Syrah. Deep Ruby with aromas of sweet berry & spice notes. On the palate flavors of currants and ripe berry with cacao, pepper and vanilla spice. Full body, rich tannins, good balance ending on the spicy side, better after decant. — 5 years ago

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La Source du Ruault

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2016

JT
9.0

Fresh and fruits. Very easy. Love it — 5 years ago

Domaine du Clos des Fées (Hervé Bizeul)

Vieilles Vignes Grenache Blanc 2017

Superbe. Une belle longueur. Mineral et gras à la fois. Fougue de goût mais parfaitement en harmonie avec la daurade fusion en sucre sale. — 6 years ago

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