Chateau Le Vieux Fort

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. — 4 days ago

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Wayfarer

Fort Ross - Seaview Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Fort Ross Seaview is always nice. — 25 days ago

Failla

Estate Vineyard Fort Ross - Seaview Syrah

While I wanted to enjoy this one it wasn’t my favorite. Was described as having some fruit present but fell short. — a month ago

Tom, Shay and 3 others liked this
Shay A

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Bistro Jeanty! An absolute favorite of mine. Enjoy the valley!
Deborah M

Deborah M

Hi Shay! Same I love it. Sadly it was just a quick trip from Sacramento after kid volleyball matches ended for the day.

Ramey Wine Cellars

Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits and blossom and spice, fruit from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific, aged for 12 months in 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with a touch of zesty lemon, crisp, with nitty vanilla notes. Nice mouthfeel, vivid acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and citrus mineral character. Nice! — a month ago

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Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Presented to me blind at Tasting Group. The wine appears bright yellow with medium viscosity; no signs of sediment, gas or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe orchard fruit: stone fruits, lemons, white flowers, lanolin and minerals. On the palate the wine is off-dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of character. The alcohol is medium+. Initial conclusions: this could be Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Chardonnay from France, Germany or the United States. But I didn’t get any petrol so I eliminated Riesling and I don’t think you could get the balance of fruit and high acid from California Chardonnay (and the oak would probably be so pronounced). So I called Chenin Blanc from France, from the Loire, Vouvray Demi-Sec. Well…I should have known this could be Joly! Close…but some miles away from each other and I’d like to have the confidence to call producer in this case. Drink now through 2034. — a month ago

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Jay Kline

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@Daniel M one of my favorite white wine producers on earth
Ely Cohn

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Well done!

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Really complex. Hints of citrus, spice, minerals. — 2 months ago

Vieux Château Certan

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2024

71 M 20 CF 9 CS
Freschezza floreale e struttura. Finale di tensione con note di genziana e rabarbaro in chiusura.
As always, a wine with exceptional personality.
94-96
— 14 days ago

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Vieux Château Mazerat

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. This was great, but did fade faster than expected so I’d drink up. Very complex nose and palate that can only be found in higher end Bordeaux’s. Great depth and long finish. Not sure if this is being produced any more, but if it is, I’m a buyer. — a month ago

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Le Vieux Donjon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2022

I just got reminded of the joy young CdP brings. Raspberries, liqueur, garrigue, crushed stones. Seamless. Great integration. — a month ago

David, Joe and 6 others liked this

Maison Arnoux & Fils

Vieux Clocher Nobles Terrasses Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2021

Bought with dinner at Elkridge Furnace Inn 2/25 $50. Full body, firm tannins, spicy. — 2 months ago