Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Gorgeous wine and so classic in 21. Nose is granitic and dusty with some lovely red currant and licorice. Gamey, meaty and so deep. Really terrific aromas. Smells like Cote Rotie and it is within spitting distance. Palate is very 21. Mostly red fruits with some minor black ones and a classic, grippy almost Cru Bourgeois type structure. Juicy and serious for such a humble price. Pre tariff we were $19.99 a case. Very 21 and very lean. Big tannins and actually needs maybe 3-5 years of age. After 5 hours this is soft and lush and has gone from 9.0 to 9.1. Really came together. — 21 days ago

Will Stanley

9.5

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. — 2 months ago

Demir Worthington

9.4

Delicious, tropical fruits and florals, great richness and acidity, even a little nutty. Developed nicely 2 hours after opening, lots of layers — 3 months ago

romo

9.2

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

President Obama

9.6

Different, serious, less of a structured discussion and more of a Hunter S. Thomson missive. Paired well with salted raw corn. — a month ago

Ron R

9.4

What a lifted expression of a chard this is.
Nose doesn’t reveal too much, but there’s a hint of white flowers. Mid palate is all about honeysuckle with baking spices and baked apples. A cut grass note comes along for the ride. Pristine, squeaky clean, ethereal finish. Burgundy at its finest. Food would spoil the enjoyment of this example. — 3 months ago

with Anne-marie

President Obama

9.6

A gentleman told me that he and I would always be friends. We shared a plate of cherries and drank this wine while watching a sunrise. I never saw him again. — a month ago

Paul J

9.1

Dark gold color with ever so subtle orange hues. Past prime and slightly oxidized. Mammoth wine! Caramel and stone fruits dominate. Not bad by any means. Decant and Drink up soon. — a month ago

with Brooke

Mackenzie Svee

9.0

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

Brett Francis

9.1

One of the better champagnes I’ve had in a while and I don’t usually like champagnes. — 3 months ago