Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

I love this wine. Dark and sinewy nose as it goes for this 1er Cru. Blackberry, blackberry flower, dark cherry, blueberry, almost smells like a N.Rhone Gamay/Syrah blend from Cornas. Wild. Amazing nose. 9.5 or 9.6. Loads of moss and wet earth. Really complex and compelling. Oh wow, what a palate. Like an orb. So round yet structured, sweet and deep. Blue and red fruits galore and such high quality fruit here. Best one ever. Sappy and fresh with such intensity and explosiveness but that hint of opulence and roundness is utterly compelling. A wow wine. Sick stuff. Can’t wait to see how this evolves. Dizzying complexity on the nose now. That wet/dry moss is so stunning. This is genius. After two hours superb spice on the nose. Awesome inner mouth aromas, dark fruit and energy for days. — 11 days ago

Kelley Raymond

9.1

Reliving from the Provence trip - a good easy drinking red — 2 months ago

Erin McCarthy

9.6

Excellent bottle — 8 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Subtle garrigue. Good acidity lightening this wine. 2022 — a month ago

Sam Friedland

9.1

Very pleasant, cherries and mild tannins — a month ago

Sam Friedland

9.0

60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsault. Quite delicate and somewhat fruity. — 3 months ago

Will Mitchell

9.0

A great start to birthday celebrations kicking off, this was a great reminder of the Chateau Neuf region and what it offers. On the nose a baboom level of red, rip fruit with a hint of pepper. On the palate slightly more subtle flavours with complexity, retaining the fruit but adding a floral notes, then developing later on into a darker, tobacco tone. Texture was smooth with very fine tannins - all in all a pleasure to drink! — a year ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Needs air but so elegant and gorgeous. Pretty. Roses, mid season. cherry, mineral and very open palate that is fleshing out minute by minute. Gorgeous, elegant tannins and very pure. Let’s see what air does. Such a wispy wine. — a month ago

Sharon B

9.6

New vintage, new label I guess. @Delectable Wine this is the 2nd time I’ve posted this please add the white, thank you! It’s a bit on the pricey side for me but it’s a nice treat every once in a while! Cheers! — 2 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2013 vintage. The Premier Cru "Clos du Roi" (or sometimes spelled "Roy") is considered by many the best vineyard in Mercurey. 2013 was a challenging vintage in many respects, but this is delicious. Intriguing nose with coffee beans and cherries, intertwined with floral and herbal impressions. Very fresh in the mouth, with juicy sour cherries, subtle spices, and a slightly rustic tannic backbone. Very good length. No signs of fatigue, I wouldn't be surprised to see this holding up well for another decade. Abv. 13%. — 6 months ago