Thierry Villard

François Villard

Les Terrasses du Palat Condrieu Viognier 2017

Needs 30 minutes for the modicum of oak to blow off.

Nose: white flowers. Hint of elegant richness.

Palate: white nectarines. Light for a viognier. As it opens juicy. Almost a silkiness.
— 2 years ago

Andrew liked this

Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2016

ash
9.0

Nice Pinot noir goes well with Lochinvar Salmon — 4 years ago

Thierry Richoux

Irancy Pinot Noir

Wonderful, beautiful Pinot from the Chablis region. Drinks like a cooler region Pinot - fruity, light-med body, smooth, low-med tannins, nice acid. Could age a bit longer still. — 5 years ago

Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Great medium bodied, spicy burgundy — 6 years ago

Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Bourgogne Chardonnay

Delicious Pinot noir for Christmas ! — 7 years ago

Joel & Thierry Delaunay

The Holy Snail Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Good white wine option. Pineapple, vanilla and cinnamon. Great for summer. — 7 years ago

Stephen liked this
Stephen Pierron

Stephen Pierron

Cool bottle!!!
Luciano Silva

Luciano Silva

I liked it too. Nice wine for the price

François Villard

Le Gallet Blanc Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2014

Trop jeune mais très bon, belle finesse — 9 years ago

Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2011

Shay A
9.0

Final red from this northern Rhone winery hit most of the check marks for me. Well balanced. Fruity, but not overly jammy nose, medium bodied and much more approachable than the previous 100% Syrah. — 10 years ago

Cody Cotten
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François Villard

Version Saint Péray Marsanne 2012

François Villard consistently amazes me at taking white varietals that I tend not to get too excited about, and making wines out of them that make me want to sit down, stare off into space and think about stuff. 70% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne, non-sparkling St Peray. Evolves aromatically mid-whiff.......impressive. — 11 years ago

shiri nagar
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shiri nagar

shiri nagar

You should think about how I picked out this bottle of wine.
9.0

François Villard

Mairlant Saint Joseph Syrah 2018

It’s been almost 2 years since my last bottle of this, and the cellaring has been beneficial. Powerful nose shows all sorts of animal and mineral notes. Some pungent tiny berries underneath. A little sponti funk note too. It explodes on the palate. Dense, mouthcoating flavors, but they’re almost electrocuted by the zingy acids on steroids. Loads of tiny, zingy, dark mountain berries. There’s a fair amount of tannin, but they’re very soft and pillowy. Well done. Will last and improve several more years. — 3 years ago

Dawn, Ted and 15 others liked this

François Villard

Le Grand Vallon Condrieu Viognier 2019

Quartz, granite, loess soils. Fermented in oak with native yeast. 14 months elevage in barrel 25% new 75% 3rd and 5th fill.

Terpene driven florality, sweet apricot, Christmas spices (from oak), wet stone. Mouth filling texture. A beautiful example of Condrieu.
— 5 years ago

Ira liked this

Thierry Germain & Michel Chevré

Clos de l'Ecotards Saumur Chenin Blanc

Peaches and Meyer lemon. Clean, fresh and crisp. Really elegant wine! Very balanced and nice amount of acid. — 5 years ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Terres Chaudes Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2012

juicy red fruits trace of graphit Had at home Jan 2018 — 8 years ago

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Franc de Pied Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2012

2012. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 — 10 years ago

Thierry Richoux

Veaupessiot Irancy Pinot Noir 2008

Out of magnum. That is so damn delicious. Lip schmacking, bright color, great balance. Drink more late release Irancy. — 10 years ago

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Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Hints of citrus and sulphur in the nose (a poor man's Batard?) ...round in the mouth. Long flinty finish, especially when a bit less cold. — 11 years ago

François Villard

Poivre et Sol St. Joseph Syrah 2021

Between peppery black fruits and intense mineral notes. Freshness and power. Can age 2 years to develop some aromatic reliefs.

Entre fruits noirs poivrés et notes minérales intenses. Fraîcheur et puissance. Peut vieillir 2 ans pour développer quelques reliefs aromatiques.
— 4 years ago

Douglas, Michael and 14 others liked this

Château de Camarsac (Thierry Lurton)

Selection Vieilles Vignes Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

I don’t drink much Bordeaux, not sure why. Maybe the choices are a bit overwhelming for me 🤷‍♀️ this one is medium bodied, has smooth tannins, not much fruit. — 5 years ago

Milissa, Vanessa and 20 others liked this
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Sharon B same..my first Bordeaux ( many years ago) tasted like Band-Aids gone really bad. I do have a Lynch Bages 2016 in waiting. BUT most people do not touch this wine for 20 yrs +. Not sure how well I will enjoy that at age 75!! As I contemplate my wine purchases over time...!
Sharon B

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@Dawn E. I had no idea! 20 years??? I don’t know if I’ve even seen one that old 🤷‍♀️
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Sharon B Not all, some are just best to wait that long! Not sure what I was thinking when I purchased it! X 🤷‍♀️

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc

Black currants and tart plum with great acid that unfurls the pencil lead silky texture down the center. Generous nose that evolves continually, that at first seems deceptively simple. — 5 years ago

Severn, Hermes and 4 others liked this

Les Vins de Vienne (Cuilleron Gaillard Villard)

Viognier 2017

Lots of mango, peach and some honey in this medium- bodied, flavorful white. — 7 years ago

Dawn, Severn and 5 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Syrah 2003

2003 a nice juicy bomb a touch ripe but extremely textured allemand style and this particular magnum drinking at peak. 👍😎🍉 — 7 years ago

Thierry Germain

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2016

Lively dark fruit, spices, touch of green but well integrated. Perfect Christmas wine. — 9 years ago

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François Villard

De Poncins Condrieu Viognier 2011

Butter
Better around 6c. Fantastic!
— 10 years ago

Marina Podpolny
with Marina