Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

What a pair w/ Crostini, Chervil Sheep Cheese & Duck Confit. 👌

Dark, juicy, lush to mid fruit core, dark cherries, strawberries, hues of blueberries, raspberries, limestone, softened granitic earth, deeper red cola, black & red licorice, baseball card bubble gum, understated fresh herbs, dark, rich, sweet earth, hints of maple syrup, tree bark w/ sap, dark & red florals for days, excellent, round acidity and a well made, balanced, relaxed tension, polished, lush finish that lasts 90 seconds. Delicious.

This is better than some premier cru red burgundies for far less $.

Absolutely one of the top three producers of Grand Cru Gamay. — 6 days ago

Bob, Ceccherini and 16 others liked this

Jay Kline

Yvon is worthy to be in that group…but his wines are so difficult to come by.

David T

Deliberate.
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.

Jay Kline

I’ve had L’Ultime once. It was worth the hype.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2005

Ron Siegel

9.6

Great vintage for Chave! — a month ago

Andrew, Jan and 10 others liked this

Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay 2022

Tom Nguyen

8.9

Very light and pale. Granny Smith and a little spice on the nose. Medium acidity. Not super fruity. No oak apparently. Never had a white Beaujolais before. Good value for about $20. — a month ago

Domaine Jean Grivot

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2020

Delectable Wine

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9.6

The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is well-defined on the nose with joyful brambly red fruit laced with crushed stone, certainly one of the more mineral-driven wines from the famed closed wall. There is an almost crystalline quality here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sense of strictness, fresh and quite sapid, not powerful yet taut, and has a finish that makes you want another sip. This is a 2020 that surpassed expectations. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— a day ago

Clos Saint Jean

Deus Ex Machina Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Norman Gennaro

9.1

The color still looks good on this one but I’d like a bit more punch. It’s a bit on the soft side. Not over the edge but these need to be drunk. — a month ago

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Norman Gennaro

Interesting that they label this a “dessert wine”. It’s good for everything imho

Norman Gennaro

Imported by Premier Cru. Pretty sure those guys went broke and scammed people. Hope someone else is importing these now….