Benjamin Brunel

Benjamin Darnault

Vin de Pays d'Oc Dry Viognier 2020

John Howard
8.9

Dry and interesting. Cotes de Thau region. Mari described it well that it’s weirdly hot on the palate. — 6 days ago

Austin, Doug and 7 others liked this

Benjamin et David Duclaux

Les Caillets Condrieu Viognier 2022

I drank the 2022 by the glass with monkfish on black rice and fennel. It was very good. Stone fruit, peach, tiny bit of spice on long finish. — 6 months ago

André Brunel

Cuvée Sabrine Côtes du Rhône Villages 2019

From the producer of the excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this Côtes-du-Rhône Villages has notable depth of flavor and excellent balance of smooth tannins, medium acidity and complexity of fruit. Strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, leather, garrigue (wild thyme and lavender) and a subtle meaty note. It’s like a restrained CdP. 70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Syrah. For about $20 it’s a good value — 8 months ago

Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhône Blend 2019

Holy sh*t this has hit a new level. Floral as all get out with ripe jasmine and pressed white flowers. Gained massive volume with a few years of age; tremendous rocky bite, phenolic, smokey, notes of caramel, brûlée, tangerine essential oil. Just fantastic. — 2 months ago

Severn, Ron and 16 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

A fave CDP producer.

Benjamin Leroux

Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2014

Winegeeks Chih @ farallon — 6 months ago

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Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau

Silex Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Light golden in color.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing limes, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, minerals and black pepper.

Spicy finish with bitter almonds.

This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From the Loire Valley in France. Rich and elegant. Much more buttery than I expected it to be.

Still young and needs at least 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. I had the 2014 not too long ago, and it was even better.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200.
— a month ago

Paul, Daniel and 17 others liked this
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Rupert & Rothschild (Anthonij Rupert & Benjamin de Rothschild)

Classique Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

2020 vintage absolutely delish. Big and bold and very reasonably priced. — 7 months ago