Jay Kline

9.5

“Les Lys” is one of the eight climats within Vaillons but it’s peculiar in terms of its exposure and the soil contains a bit more clay. The wines are equally unique expressions and typically long lived. This bottle is no exception.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a hour. The 2010 “Les Lys” pours a bright yellow color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with explosive notes of tart and ripe orchard and tropical fruits: green apple, starfruit, passion fruit; a mixed bag of citrus with lemon, lime and even some tangerine. There’s white flowers, a whiff of brioche and racy minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. It has been a few years since I last had the 2010 and it’s no less stunning. Drink now through 2035+ — a day ago

Nick DiSanto

9.1

WRW Tasting — 2 months ago

Kenny Kyle

9.3

Light, racy red fruit — 3 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

If you see it, buy it! One of the best Nerello that I have had. This is a lighter version with tart red fruit, crisp acidity , hint of smoke and 14 ABV. Well integrated alcohol and layered flavors. This delivers big time. — 3 days ago

Adriana

9.2

sun baked oregano // pomelo (pith and all) — 25 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: blackberry flowers. Intense.

Palate: slightly tart blackberry fruit. Clean. Bright. A very well made simple wine. Grippy.

Long finish. — 3 months ago

Justin Farrar

8.9

Very nice, a little age has helped bring out some complexity. But the 14.5% weighs it down a bit — 10 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Wonderful! — 2 days ago

Dennis Daniel

9.2

2018, opened in 2025. Delicious, golden almost orange hue, fresh fruits and citrus nose, balanced tannins and acidity, Etna crushed stone, juicy and super easily drinkable, yet still complex and interesting. — 2 months ago

Doug Griffin

9.1

Underrated. Maybe a bit one dimensional but chunky and fleshy, good balance between crushed and cooked fruit. Is what it is but in the end delicious. — 4 months ago