Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

By the glass at La Table de Olivier Nasti. Young but luminous. Just a brilliant wine and food wine. No formal notes. — 2 months ago

Nathan Renfro

9.4

This bottle reminds me more of my first bottle. Ready to drink, pretty much pnp. Medium ruby colored. Not much on the nose. But nice black and blue fruit upfront, silky tannins, nice soft mouthfeel, mid palate of milk chocolate, light caramel, red licorice, lead pencil shavings. Really enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Patrice Conxicoeur

8.9

Amazing blend of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Strah & Cabernet. — 4 years ago

John Crockett

9.2

Wonderful wine. Blackberry and currant, smooth on the palette — 6 years ago

James Webb

9.6

My 150th reviewed bottle of Champs! And what a bottle. Perhaps the best young Dom I’ve ever had? This is pretty darn stunning. The yeast is piled up well on the front of the nose but then immediately layered in with lemon, citrusy spritziness. Then in the background, sheep’s wool and herbal notes. The palette is immediately rich with a sweetness that is well balanced by the acid core. Tightly wound that will slowly reveal itself in the years to come. This is a fantastic wine. Finish is long and balanced with typical breadth of DomP. Lovely. 2008 just keeps on singing! — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.7

When Anne-Marie tasted this, she was in raptures - @Martin G Rivard, thank you so much for this gem!
Huge extraction, ultra rich presentation. The nose is dominated with maraschino cherries, blueberry jam, and a whiff of talcum powder.
The palette is stunning. Dense and in-your-face. Tannins keep pumping. This exemplar presented so well. A head-spinner. Thanks so much, Martin!!! — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Bruce Leboff

9.3

Boom. At its nadir probably. Drinking well Rich and full bodied. Smooth on the palette really nice — 2 years ago

with David

Tim

9.4

Delicious. Tastes like you can cut it with a knife. — 3 years ago

Edward

9.0

2007 vintage poured on December 31, 2022. Dark in the glass, tannins have smoothed out and still strong raspberry and cherry on the palette. Paired with Beef Wellington and a green peppercorn sauce. Admittedly the sauce overpowered the wine. — 4 years ago

Carla D

9.5

Wine ebbs and flows, and this one is right on right now. I have been Coravining this bottle for quite some time and thoroughly enjoying it tonight. Developed fragrant nose...smooth and lush on the palette. If you have a bottle in your cellar, open it tonight and enjoy! — 7 years ago

Jerome Sabbagh

9.2

This is just ridiculous. Complex yet fresh. Opulent but not flabby. Worth the money. — 8 years ago

Justin Farrar

9.1

Very nice but to be honest I think it was a little past it’s prime. It was fairly soft on the palette, not as robust as it should be. Still, some really nice stuff — 8 years ago

Emily and Steve

9.1

$14.99 at Total Wine; very good, buttery — 9 years ago

Chris A

9.0

Not normally a red blend fan - but this is a exceptional as it’s smooth, satisfying and rich. Finishes well: Well balanced and completely structured as a great glass all around from initial nose to last finish on the palette! — 2 years ago

Roslan Schofield

9.5

2017 vintage for $55. Excellent red fruits and lush on the palette. Well balanced and not much p-funk or smoke flavors — 3 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.1

Coming from a hot vintage this wine was a bit more fruit forward than typical. Tar and cassis on the palette complemented the nose of a damp forrest floor. A nice albeit not great drink! — 4 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

From PnP at cellar temp. Light garnet color. Intense aromas of tart red cherries, wet stones, licorice. Palette is dull at first. 15m in the decanter brought out earthy funk and oxidative, sherry-like notes. Lush mouthfeel, medium acid and medium- tannin. Seems well drinking at this stage with room for development. Pairing to homemade lasagna. — 6 years ago

David Lincoln

9.2

Surprised with the uplifting acidity on the mid palette. — 8 years ago

Jeffery Watkins

10

Jeffery had this 9 years ago

Ron R

9.2

Exotic, fruit-driven perfume wafts from the glass. Kiwi and passion fruits are supported by rocks and stones.
Palette is consistent, with citrus fruits, bright acidity and persistence. Finishes vibrant. This is our fave SB below the $20 pain threshold. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie