Lyle Fass 
Ziereisen
Jaspis Pinot Noir 2015
In a great spot. Big explosive and feral nose. Almost sinewy. Floral, tart cherries, a wildness but also so expressive: Perfumed. Huge mineral background. But the palate is just god tier. So much sweet tangy fruit backed up by just incredible energy. Gets to every nook and cranny. So juicy. Unreal finish. So elegant in the midpalate. Unreal explosiveness and that tart sweetness is crazy and uniquely German. This is insane. — 7 days ago
Domaine Julien Barge
Les Cotes Côte-Rôtie Shiraz 2021
Just terrific. Nose has a bit of wildness to it but also florals, red berry fruit, Palate is elegant and juicy. Almost a Burgundian interpretation of Cote Rotie with how red the fruit is and how supple the mouthfeel is. The elegance here is inspiring. 21 is so so killer. — 13 days ago
Pierre Brisset
Cuvee Cassaneas Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2023
The new vintage! Yay! Just a stunning nose that is at once confectionary, opulent and chiseled. Just insane. It has that aromatic roundness that very very few wines get. Like an orb of Cassaneas. Lime zest, sea salt, green apple skins. Unreal clarity. What a palate. Concentrated and deep but showing a bit of shock (arrived 5 days ago) and seems a bit clipped on the mid and finish. But man the length tells me this will expand like a peacock’s tail. Unreal density and concentration but is light as a feather. So juicy and acid is very good but it’s no 22 or 21. Think 19 or 17. Nose is so saline. Man the energy and almost tannic grip on the palate is brilliant as it fleshes out. This will be tracked tonight. Wow with a few hours of air this is like a better 18 Cassaneas and that’s the best one ever. This now has an icing on cake texture and outstanding purity, depth, texture and freshness. 9.6. Wow. On Day 2 this is even more elegant and is so close to a 9.7. What a wine! — 8 days ago
Pierre Brisset
Les Noirots Chambolle - Musigny Premier Cru Pinot Noir 2022
Fist time since the cellar and while not closed on the pop and pour the nose is mute. It’s a bit all over the map. Serious bramble and earth. Dried leaves and twigs. All aromas point to closed. Some potent florals but it’s a struggle to find fruit on the nose. But there is an ineffable class to the aromas. Palate is much better but still a bit beastly. Sweet fruit and tannin but man this is ultra closed. I will be back. — 16 days ago
Gérard Courbis & Fils
Cornas Syrah 2022
This is killer. Just exquisite. The level of juiciness and energy is next level. Wow. The nose is black olive, granite, pastille. The palate is so pure, dense and refined with lovely granite crackle. Unreal tiny berry fruit intensity and such power and depth. Ultra delicious. That sweet blackberry granite infused fruit with an almost treacly texture due to the minerals and crackling ripe sweet fruit. This is truly thrilling wine. — 10 days ago
Marie Demets
Intransigeance Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut Nature Champagne 2018
Last bottle maybe 3+ months ago was super closed. Not this one. A nose of gorgeous brioche and some toastiness. Really nice mulling spices and some fruit I can’t quite identify. Also maybe some fresh baked dough? Not phyllo. But maybe phyllo? Gorgeous inner mouth aromas and such wonderful freshness. So sappy and pure with just unreal persistence. The wine just takes over your mouth. But it also finishes so savory. It’s remarkable. Maybe some florals on the nose as well as it opens. The mousse is so fine and my goodness this is juicy and the finish just has ripping minerals. It almost had a tannic like finish to it and it created a tactile sensation. The nose now is a spice bazaar of complexity. A dizzying array but it had a significant bazaar type of aroma. The nose is a 9.6 or 9.7 now after some air. It’s so juicy and sappy and approachable but still has length, acid and richness (18) without being anywhere near basic. Really salty finish.. — 16 days ago
Lyle Fass
Founder Fass Selections
Really just stunning. So nimble, so tight, so compact, so elegant. Brilliant! Didn’t taste the 89 sadly. — 3 minutes ago