André Brunel

Domaine André François

Quinet Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2019

ESF
9.1

first bottle was corked, second bottle started reductive but we hung in there and after several hours it finally came around - really delightful, very generous fruit extract & profile, uber ripe but also hallmark Syrah notes & flavors. lot of bottle variation with these - when it's on it's great — 3 days ago

Pooneet, Andrew and 6 others liked this

André Clouet

Silver Brut Nature Champagne

bone-dry finish mellowed by the ripe-apricot character, plus hints of toast and melted butter. — 2 months ago

André Clouet

Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

One of the better champagnes I’ve had in a while and I don’t usually like champagnes. — 2 months ago

André Clouet

Rosé No.3 Brut Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.1

The only Champagne in their flight. First time having this producer.

It has gentle, micro bubbles. Soft mousse. Again, a touch sweet. At least for me. Seems more than 9g. It is interesting to me that with all of France’s rather strict wines laws, I have seen extra brut over 6g & brut over 9g.

Full cherries to kirsch quality, strawberries, pomegranate and raspberries. Gentle dry herbal notes, moist, crumbled chalk & limestone, yeast notes, some white spice, sea fossil/spray, crumbled grey volcanics, pink & red roses, pleasant round acidity, nicely polished finish that is more fruit than earth as it sets and lasts 45 seconds to a minute.
— 4 months ago

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Ming L

Ming L

Lovely! Their V6 Experience is outstanding as well and offers one of the best QPR for a NV Champagne IMO. Cheers @Somm David T !

André-Michel Brégeon

Gorges Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2004

20-yr muscadet shifted into 5th gear on day two but was also moving fast still on day one. — 4 days ago

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Féraud-Brunel

Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhône Blend 2007

Opened the day before with half the bottle remaining. The 2007 CdR Villages pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark brambles, red and purple flowers, open pasture land, olives, some black pepper, leather and organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. This is an impressive wine despite the rather modest designation, especially when you consider it’s nearly 18 years old! Then again, the talent behind this wine should yield a solid wine (Pegau & Cailloux). Drink now though it could easily see its 25th birthday if you must hold one longer. — a month ago

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André et Michel Quenard

Vin de Savoie Chignin-Bergeron Roussanne 2024

Surprising, but beautiful. Quince, ananas, caramelised pear, fruit candy. — 4 months ago

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

I’ve been so eager to open the 2019 Les Cailloux, the first of a case that I bought a couple of years ago following a visit to C9DP during which I first tried the wine. This is an exemplary wine for the region, predominantly old-vine Grenache with around 30% (I think) other varieties, which is both powerful and pure, striking a lovely balance between a modern, terroir-driven style and the natural rusticity of the appellation. I enjoyed this so much I made no notes, so can’t say much more other than that I’m delighted to have a case of this and would recommend it to anyone interested in fresh, pure and ageworthy examples of Châteauneuf. — a month ago

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André Perret

Chery Condrieu Viognier 2020

Delicious, tropical fruits and florals, great richness and acidity, even a little nutty. Developed nicely 2 hours after opening, lots of layers — 2 months ago

Vieux Château Saint André

Montagne-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Lyle Fass
9.3

Nose is minty and spicey. Palate is deep and rich with terrific mineral spine and wonderful structure. Ripe but substantial tannin. Nose has notes of ripe plum, peanuts and a saline element. Really good energy and depth. Not the most elegant wine but this has tremendous material and its own grace and charm. This needs air but I really like it. — 3 months ago

Jay, Zach and 8 others liked this