Désiré François

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

The 2010 Montée de Tonnerre pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this is an absolute powerhouse; sizzling with energy, tropical and orchard fruit: passionfruit, tangerine, green apple, crushed seashell, lemon curd and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and full of minerals. A supercharger of a Chablis. Tonight, this was truly sensational and an experience I won’t soon forget. Drink now through 2040. — 11 days ago

Pooneet, Paul and 17 others liked this

François Mikulski

Charmes Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

Love this producer with their Charmes being my favorite showing lemon, orchid fruit, mineral, white flower & balanced acidity — 2 months ago

Shay, Rob and 5 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Blanchot Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2003

The 2003 Blanchot pours a straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, this is developing and all about the minerals with crushed seashell and chalk taking the lead over some verbana and a creamy lemon leesy thing. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory, leesy and mineral laden. A special wine that needs air to really come alive. Drink now with patience and through 2033. — 11 days ago

Paul, Austin and 24 others liked this

François Villard

Les Contours de DePoncins Viognier 2022

No notes. Big 40 year-old celebration party of a dear friend. Nice bottles out ! — a month ago

romo, Tom and 9 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut Champagne Blend 2002

2002. The year she said yes 23 years ago today!! — a month ago

Ron, Ira and 8 others liked this

François Mikulski

Poruzots Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2018

Great producer of Meursault showing lemon, pear with a chalky, stony, mineral, saline & floral finish — 19 days ago

Tom, Jan and 7 others liked this

François Villard

l'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2021

Very nice. Fairly light but satisfying, I enjoyed this. — 13 days ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2004

Bought on release, $89.95, it’s gorgeous—but so tight at 21 years of age—surprisingly so. Fruit takes a back seat to acidity and structure as well as chalk and minerality. I really like this wine and it will live decades but tonight I’m happily sacrificing a little tooth enamel. — a month ago

David, romo and 7 others liked this

François Chidaine

Les Bournais Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2016

Joe Carroll
9.2

Perfectly oxidized — 2 months ago

Eddie, Rob and 2 others liked this
Eddie Grystar

Eddie Grystar

When they hit they hit!